Honor Magic8 vs Vivo iQOO 15R
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO 15R (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $625 and $450. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 73/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6500); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 2,824,644).
Honor Magic8
Vivo iQOO 15R
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 2824644
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6500 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 93/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 70/100)
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 197g vs 205g
- Cheaper: $450 vs $625
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Vivo iQOO 15R, the Honor Magic8 scores 15 points higher (88/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (98/100 vs 93/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15R (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15R (85/100 vs 70/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R is a bit better (62/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Vivo iQOO 15R | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 2824644 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 157.6×74.4×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 197 g | |
| Price | $625 | $450 |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO 15R
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15R
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo iQOO 15R
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 and Vivo iQOO 15R, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Vivo iQOO 15R by 42.9% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $175. Vivo iQOO 15R is cheaper by $175.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (98/100 vs 93/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15R (87/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15R (85/100 vs 70/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R is a bit better (62/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Honor Magic8 is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO 15R — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Vivo iQOO 15R — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 93/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO 15R is a better fit for gamers and power users.