Honor Magic8 vs Vivo S21 Pro
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo S21 Pro (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9300+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 79/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5500); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 2,348,248).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Vivo S21 Pro
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 2348248
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2249
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 7352
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5500 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 81/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Vivo S21 Pro better?
- Overall rating 79/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Vivo S21 Pro, the Honor Magic8 scores 9 points higher (88/100 vs 79/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 83/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Vivo S21 Pro (98/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (87/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Vivo S21 Pro (85/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Vivo S21 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 2348248 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2249 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 7352 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15, OriginOS 5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 205 g | — | |
| Launch price | $625 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo S21 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo S21 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo S21 Pro
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Vivo S21 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Vivo S21 Pro by 71.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo S21 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Vivo S21 Pro (98/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (87/100 vs 81/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Vivo S21 Pro (85/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo S21 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 edges out the Vivo S21 Pro by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Vivo S21 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Vivo S21 Pro — 79/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo S21 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 81/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo S21 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Vivo S21 Pro?
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 S21 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.