Honor Magic8 vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $625 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 86/100 vs 75/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 3,815,522).
Honor Magic8
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 3815522
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3228
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9553
- Lighter: 205g vs 216g
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 74/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (43/100 vs 30/100)
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper: $499 vs $625
- Better value for money (75/100 vs 67/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Honor Magic8 scores 11 points higher (86/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (93/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (84/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (93/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (84/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (82/100 vs 74/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (75/100 vs 67/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 3815522 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 205 g | 216 g | |
| Price | $625 | $499 |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Vivo iQOO 15T by 5.8% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $126. Vivo iQOO 15T is cheaper by $126.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (93/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (84/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (82/100 vs 74/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (75/100 vs 67/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Honor Magic8 is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO 15T — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (84/100 vs 63/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (93/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.