Honor Magic8 vs Vivo S16e
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo S16e (2022) runs on the Exynos 1080. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 49/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4600); the Vivo S16e is noticeably lighter (187g vs 205g).
Honor Magic8
Vivo S16e
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4600 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Better camera (87/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Lighter: 187g vs 205g
- Better portability (70/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Vivo S16e, the Honor Magic8 scores 39 points higher (88/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo S16e (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo S16e (85/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S16e is a bit better (70/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Vivo S16e | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Exynos 1080 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | — | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 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 | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 162.5×75.8×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 187 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | — |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo S16e
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo S16e
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo S16e
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Vivo S16e
Price unknowndisplay
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo S16e (87/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo S16e (85/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo S16e is a bit better (70/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo S16e?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo S16e by 39 points (88/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Vivo S16e?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Vivo S16e — 49/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo S16e?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Vivo S16e?
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 S16e is a better fit for everyday use.