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; launch prices were $625 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 88/100 (a 1-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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Lighter: 205g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $625 vs $799
- Better camera (87/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 4037547
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 90W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 98/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 85/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 1 points higher (89/100 vs 88/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 92/100; 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 Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (99/100 vs 98/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra 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 Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (92/100 vs 85/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (56/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| 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 | 3639 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 11047 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $625 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
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.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $174. Honor Magic8 was $174 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (99/100 vs 98/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra 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 Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (92/100 vs 85/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (56/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra edges out the Honor Magic8 by just 1 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 88/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 78/100).
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, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.