Honor Magic8 vs Vivo S15e
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo S15e (2022) runs on the Exynos 1080. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 47/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4700); the Vivo S15e is noticeably lighter (190g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Vivo S15e
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (87/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 47/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 69/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Vivo S15e better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 205g
- Overall rating 47/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Vivo S15e, the Honor Magic8 scores 41 points higher (88/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Vivo S15e (85/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo S15e (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo S15e (85/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Vivo S15e | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Exynos 1080 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | — | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1080x2404 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4700 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 66W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11, Origin OS Ocean | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 159.7×73.6×10.3 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo S15e
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo S15e
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2404
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo S15e
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo S15e
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Vivo S15e (85/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo S15e (87/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo S15e (85/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo S15e?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo S15e by 41 points (88/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Vivo S15e?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Vivo S15e — 47/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo S15e?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 35/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Vivo S15e?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.