Honor Magic8 Pro vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $899 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 82/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5850); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (4,704,310 vs 3,023,211); the Honor Magic8 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 216g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro
Vivo iQOO 15T
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3293
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10243
- Lighter: 199g vs 216g
- Better camera (91/100 vs 65/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 75/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4704310 vs 3023211
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5850 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $899
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 94/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 5 points higher (87/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 65/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 Pro — 86/100, Vivo iQOO 15T — 86/100; 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 Vivo iQOO 15T and the Honor Magic8 Pro are nearly equal (97/100 vs 94/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Pro (99/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (91/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (82/100 vs 75/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 3023211 | 4704310 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5850 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 199 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $499 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Honor Magic8 Pro by 35.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $400. Vivo iQOO 15T was $400 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T and the Honor Magic8 Pro are nearly equal (97/100 vs 94/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Pro (99/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (91/100 vs 65/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (82/100 vs 75/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Honor Magic8 Pro edges out the Vivo iQOO 15T by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
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 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.