Honor Magic8 vs Vivo S30 Pro Mini
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo S30 Pro Mini (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9300+; launch prices were $625 and $445. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 75/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6500); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 2,316,832); the Vivo S30 Pro Mini is noticeably lighter (186g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Vivo S30 Pro Mini
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 2316832
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2249
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 7352
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6500 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 68/100)
What makes Vivo S30 Pro Mini better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $445 vs $625
- Better portability (67/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Vivo S30 Pro Mini, the Honor Magic8 scores 13 points higher (88/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Vivo S30 Pro Mini — 74/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Vivo S30 Pro Mini (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 notably outperforms the Vivo S30 Pro Mini (87/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Vivo S30 Pro Mini (85/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S30 Pro Mini is a bit better (67/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Vivo S30 Pro Mini | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 2316832 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2249 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 7352 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1216x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 150.8×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $445 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo S30 Pro Mini
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo S30 Pro Mini
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo S30 Pro Mini
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Vivo S30 Pro Mini, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Vivo S30 Pro Mini by 74.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $180. Vivo S30 Pro Mini was $180 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Vivo S30 Pro Mini (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 notably outperforms the Vivo S30 Pro Mini (87/100 vs 64/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Vivo S30 Pro Mini (85/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo S30 Pro Mini is a bit better (67/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo S30 Pro Mini?
The Honor Magic8 is noticeably better than the Vivo S30 Pro Mini — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Vivo S30 Pro Mini?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Vivo S30 Pro Mini — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo S30 Pro Mini?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 64/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo S30 Pro Mini?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Vivo S30 Pro Mini?
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 S30 Pro Mini is a better fit for gamers and power users.