Honor Magic8 vs Vivo iQOO Z8x
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO Z8x (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 50/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 736,675); the Honor Magic8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z8x doesn't; the Honor Magic8 is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.1mm).
Honor Magic8
Vivo iQOO Z8x
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 736675
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 935
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2719
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 48/100)
- Lighter: 200g vs 205g
- Overall rating 50/100
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Vivo iQOO Z8x, the Honor Magic8 scores 38 points higher (88/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z8x (98/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z8x (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z8x (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z8x (85/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Vivo iQOO Z8x | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 736675 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 935 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 2719 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1080x2388 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13, OriginOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 164.6×75.8×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | — |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO Z8x
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z8x
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo iQOO Z8x
- 6000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 and Vivo iQOO Z8x, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Vivo iQOO Z8x by 448.1% in our overall performance rating.
Vivo iQOO Z8x
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z8x (98/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z8x (85/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z8x (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z8x (85/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo iQOO Z8x?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z8x by 38 points (88/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Vivo iQOO Z8x?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Vivo iQOO Z8x — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo iQOO Z8x?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo iQOO Z8x?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Vivo iQOO Z8x?
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 Z8x is a better fit for everyday use.