Honor Magic8 vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $625 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 86/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 3,758,268).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Vivo iQOO 15
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 3758268
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9287
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 40W
- Lighter: 205g vs 215g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 94/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $625
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Honor Magic8 scores 2 points higher (88/100 vs 86/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100; 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 and the Vivo iQOO 15 are nearly equal (98/100 vs 94/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 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, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 3758268 | |
| 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 | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 40W | |
| 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 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- 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
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Vivo iQOO 15 by 7.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $26. Vivo iQOO 15 was $26 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Vivo iQOO 15 are nearly equal (98/100 vs 94/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 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, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Honor Magic8 edges out the Vivo iQOO 15 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?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 78/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Vivo iQOO 15?
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 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.