Honor Magic8 Pro vs Vivo Y51 Pro

The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo Y51 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7360 Turbo; launch prices were $899 and $230. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 88/100 vs 49/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y51 Pro has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 5850); the Honor Magic8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,147,042 vs 877,641); the Honor Magic8 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y51 Pro doesn't; the Honor Magic8 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 219g).

The Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y51 Pro by 39 points (88/100 vs 49/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro
Performance 95
Display 84
Camera 91
Battery 82
Portability 56
Value for money 88
Vivo Y51 Pro
Performance 55
Display 55
Camera 30
Battery 60
Portability 43
Value for money 54
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3147042 vs 877641
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1011
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2813
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
  • Lighter: 199g vs 219g

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better camera (91/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 60/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better portability (56/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Vivo Y51 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 7200 vs 5850 mAh
  • Cheaper at launch: $230 vs $899

  • Overall rating 49/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Vivo Y51 Pro, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 39 points higher (88/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (95/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (82/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 Pro — 88/100, Vivo Y51 Pro — 54/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y51 Pro (95/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y51 Pro (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y51 Pro (91/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y51 Pro (82/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100).

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 Y51 Pro: The Vivo Y51 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor Magic8 Pro Vivo Y51 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 MediaTek Dimensity 7360 Turbo
AnTuTu 3147042 877641
Geekbench Single 3640 1011
Geekbench Multi 11033 2813
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 2800x1260 720x1570
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5850 mAh 7200 mAh
Charging 100W 44W
Wireless charging 80W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 164
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 15 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 6000 nits 1250 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm 166.6×78.4×8.4 mm
Weight 199 g 219 g
Launch price $899 $230
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 16MP
91
camera
Vivo Y51 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/2.0
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1260
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Vivo Y51 Pro
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1570
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
55
display
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro
  • 5850 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 80W
82
battery
Vivo Y51 Pro
  • 7200 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
60
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor Magic8 Pro and Vivo Y51 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor Magic8 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
88/100
3147042 AnTuTu
Vivo Y51 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 7360 Turbo
49/100 -258.6%
877641 AnTuTu

Honor Magic8 Pro leads Vivo Y51 Pro by 258.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic8 Pro
$899
Vivo Y51 Pro
$230

Launch price difference: $669. Vivo Y51 Pro was $669 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y51 Pro (95/100 vs 55/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y51 Pro (84/100 vs 55/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y51 Pro (91/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y51 Pro (82/100 vs 60/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Vivo Y51 Pro?

The Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y51 Pro by 39 points (88/100 vs 49/100).

What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Vivo Y51 Pro?

The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Vivo Y51 Pro — 49/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Vivo Y51 Pro?

The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Vivo Y51 Pro?

The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 55/100).

Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Vivo Y51 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 Y51 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.