Honor Magic8 Pro vs Vivo iQOO 15R
The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO 15R (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $899 and $450. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 73/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15R has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5850); the Honor Magic8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,023,211 vs 2,817,788).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro
Vivo iQOO 15R
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3023211 vs 2817788
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 93/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 74/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15R better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5850 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 197g vs 199g
- Cheaper at launch: $450 vs $899
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 15R, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 14 points higher (87/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 Pro — 86/100, Vivo iQOO 15R — 70/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 15R are nearly equal (94/100 vs 93/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15R (91/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (82/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R is a bit better (62/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | Vivo iQOO 15R | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3023211 | 2817788 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5850 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | 157.6×74.4×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $450 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 15R
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15R
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo iQOO 15R
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro and Vivo iQOO 15R, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro leads Vivo iQOO 15R by 7.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $449. Vivo iQOO 15R was $449 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 15R are nearly equal (94/100 vs 93/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15R (91/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (82/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R is a bit better (62/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Honor Magic8 Pro is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO 15R — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Vivo iQOO 15R — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 35/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Honor Magic8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO 15R is a better fit for gamers and power users.