Honor Magic8 vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $625 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 86/100 vs 84/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 7000); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 4,037,547); the Honor Magic8 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 227g).
Honor Magic8
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Lighter: 205g vs 227g
- Cheaper: $625 vs $799
- Better camera (84/100 vs 74/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (43/100 vs 16/100)
- Better value for money (67/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 4037547
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 90W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 93/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 82/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Honor Magic8 scores 2 points higher (86/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (84/100 vs 74/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (67/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (97/100 vs 93/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (84/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (86/100 vs 82/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (43/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (67/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| 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 / 24GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 227 g | |
| Price | $625 | $799 |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Honor Magic8 and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Honor Magic8 by 12.3% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $174. Honor Magic8 is cheaper by $174.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (97/100 vs 93/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (84/100 vs 74/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (86/100 vs 82/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (43/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (67/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 edges out the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (84/100 vs 74/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.