Honor Magic8 Pro vs Vivo S20

The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo S20 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 88/100 vs 61/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo S20 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5850); the Honor Magic8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,147,042 vs 1,025,251); the Vivo S20 is thinner (7.2mm vs 8.3mm).

The Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo S20 by 27 points (88/100 vs 61/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro
Performance 95
Display 84
Camera 91
Battery 82
Portability 56
Value for money 88
Vivo S20
Performance 58
Display 85
Camera 44
Battery 68
Portability 75
Value for money
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3147042 vs 1025251
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1131
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2967
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 90W

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 58/100)
  • Better camera (91/100 vs 44/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 68/100)
What makes Vivo S20 better?
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5850 mAh
  • Lighter: 186g vs 199g

  • Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
  • Better portability (75/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Vivo S20, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 27 points higher (88/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (95/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (82/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo S20 (95/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo S20 and the Honor Magic8 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo S20 (91/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (82/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S20 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Pro (75/100 vs 56/100).

Honor Magic8 Pro: 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.
Vivo S20: The Vivo S20 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor Magic8 Pro Vivo S20
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
AnTuTu 3147042 1025251
Geekbench Single 3640 1131
Geekbench Multi 11033 2967
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2800x1260 1260x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5850 mAh 6500 mAh
Charging 100W 90W
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 50 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 15 Android 15, OriginOS 5
Brightness (peak) 6000 nits 5000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP64
Dimensions 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm 160.4×74.2×7.2 mm
Weight 199 g 186 g
Launch price $899
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 16MP
91
camera
Vivo S20
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
44
camera
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1260
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Vivo S20
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro
  • 5850 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 80W
82
battery
Vivo S20
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
68
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor Magic8 Pro and Vivo S20, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor Magic8 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
88/100
3147042 AnTuTu
Vivo S20 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
61/100 -207.0%
1025251 AnTuTu

Honor Magic8 Pro leads Vivo S20 by 207.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic8 Pro
$899
Vivo S20
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo S20 (95/100 vs 58/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo S20 and the Honor Magic8 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo S20 (91/100 vs 44/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (82/100 vs 68/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo S20 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Pro (75/100 vs 56/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Vivo S20?

The Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo S20 by 27 points (88/100 vs 61/100).

What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Vivo S20?

The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Vivo S20 — 61/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Vivo S20?

The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 44/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Vivo S20?

The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 58/100).

Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Vivo S20?

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 S20 is a better fit for everyday use.