Honor Magic8 Pro vs Vivo S50
The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo S50 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3; launch prices were $899 and $390. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 72/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo S50 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5850); the Honor Magic8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,023,211 vs 1,794,400).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro
Vivo S50
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3023211 vs 1794400
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5179
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 68/100)
What makes Vivo S50 better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5850 mAh
- Lighter: 196g vs 199g
- Cheaper at launch: $390 vs $899
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Vivo S50, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 15 points higher (87/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (94/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (82/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 Pro — 86/100, Vivo S50 — 74/100; 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 notably outperforms the Vivo S50 (94/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo S50 and the Honor Magic8 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo S50 (91/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (82/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S50 is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | Vivo S50 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3023211 | 1794400 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1923 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 5179 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 1260x2750 | |
| 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 | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | 157.5×74.3×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $390 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo S50
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo S50
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo S50
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro and Vivo S50, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro leads Vivo S50 by 68.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $509. Vivo S50 was $509 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo S50 (94/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo S50 and the Honor Magic8 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo S50 (91/100 vs 64/100).
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 S50 is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Vivo S50?
The Honor Magic8 Pro is noticeably better than the Vivo S50 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Vivo S50?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Vivo S50 — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Vivo S50?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 64/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Vivo S50?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on performance (94/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Vivo S50?
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 S50 is a better fit for active users.