Honor Magic8 Pro vs Vivo X Fold3 Pro
The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo X Fold3 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; launch prices were $899 and $1499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 80/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro has the bigger battery (5850 mAh vs 5700); the Honor Magic8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,023,211 vs 2,251,381); the Honor Magic8 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro
Vivo X Fold3 Pro
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3023211 vs 2251381
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 5850 vs 5700 mAh
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Lighter: 199g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $899 vs $1499
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 84/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 81/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Vivo X Fold3 Pro better?
- Overall rating 80/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Vivo X Fold3 Pro, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 7 points higher (87/100 vs 80/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (94/100 vs 82/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 Pro — 86/100, Vivo X Fold3 Pro — 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 is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Vivo X Fold3 Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 84/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Vivo X Fold3 Pro are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Vivo X Fold3 Pro are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | Vivo X Fold3 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3023211 | 2251381 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 8.0" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 2200x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5850 mAh | 5700 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 14, upgradable to Android 15, Funtouch 15 (International), OriginOS 4 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | 160.0×142.4×5.2 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 236 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $1499 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X Fold3 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X Fold3 Pro
- 8.0" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo X Fold3 Pro
- 5700 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro and Vivo X Fold3 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro leads Vivo X Fold3 Pro by 34.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $600. Honor Magic8 Pro was $600 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Vivo X Fold3 Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 84/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Vivo X Fold3 Pro are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Vivo X Fold3 Pro are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Vivo X Fold3 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro edges out the Vivo X Fold3 Pro by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Vivo X Fold3 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Vivo X Fold3 Pro — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Vivo X Fold3 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 84/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Vivo X Fold3 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on performance (94/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Vivo X Fold3 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. The Vivo X Fold3 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.