Honor Magic8 vs Vivo iQOO 13

The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $625 and $650. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 84/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6150); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 3,150,555).

The Honor Magic8 edges out the Vivo iQOO 13 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Honor Magic8

Performance 98
Display 85
Camera 87
Battery 85
Portability 56
Value for money 90

Vivo iQOO 13

Performance 91
Display 99
Camera 78
Battery 73
Portability 55
Value for money 82

What makes Honor Magic8 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 3150555
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3013
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9287
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6150 mAh
  • Lighter: 205g vs 207g
  • Cheaper at launch: $625 vs $650

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 91/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 78/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 73/100)
  • Better portability (56/100 vs 55/100)

What makes Vivo iQOO 13 better?

  • Faster charging: 120W vs 90W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Honor Magic8 scores 4 points higher (88/100 vs 84/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 73/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Vivo iQOO 13 — 82/100; 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 is a bit better (98/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (87/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 73/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Vivo iQOO 13 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 55/100).

Honor Magic8: The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo iQOO 13: The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Honor Magic8 Vivo iQOO 13
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 4037547 3150555
Geekbench Single 3639 3013
Geekbench Multi 11047 9287
Display 6.6" Dynamic OLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2760x1256 1440x3168
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 6150 mAh
Charging 90W 120W
Wireless charging 80W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 64 MP 50 MP
Front camera 50 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China)
Brightness (peak) 6000 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm
Weight 205 g 207 g
Launch price $625 $650

Camera comparison

Honor Magic8

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Vivo iQOO 13

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera

Display comparison

Honor Magic8

  • 6.6" Dynamic OLED
  • Resolution: 2760x1256
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display

Vivo iQOO 13

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display

Battery and charging

Honor Magic8

  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 80W
85
battery

Vivo iQOO 13

  • 6150 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 14:22 hrs, total 30:28 hrs
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
73
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Honor Magic8 and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor Magic8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
88/100
4037547 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 13 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
84/100 -28.2%
3150555 AnTuTu

Honor Magic8 leads Vivo iQOO 13 by 28.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Honor Magic8

$625

Vivo iQOO 13

$650

Launch price difference: $25. Honor Magic8 was $25 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (98/100 vs 91/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (87/100 vs 78/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 73/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Vivo iQOO 13 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo iQOO 13?

The Honor Magic8 edges out the Vivo iQOO 13 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Vivo iQOO 13?

The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo iQOO 13?

The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 78/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo iQOO 13?

The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 91/100).

Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Vivo iQOO 13?

The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.