Honor Magic8 vs Vivo S30
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo S30 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4; launch prices were $625 and $345. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 68/100 (a 20-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 1,329,936).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Vivo S30
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 1329936
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1270
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4106
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6500 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 66/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 68/100)
What makes Vivo S30 better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $345 vs $625
- Better portability (69/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Vivo S30, the Honor Magic8 scores 20 points higher (88/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 66/100). 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 — 70/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Vivo S30 (98/100 vs 66/100). 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 (87/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Vivo S30 (85/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S30 is a bit better (69/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Vivo S30 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 1329936 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1270 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4106 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1260x2800 | |
| 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 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 160.2×74.4×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $345 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo S30
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo S30
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo S30
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Vivo S30, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Vivo S30 by 203.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $280. Vivo S30 was $280 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo S30 (98/100 vs 66/100).
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 (87/100 vs 64/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Vivo S30 (85/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo S30 is a bit better (69/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo S30?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo S30 by 20 points (88/100 vs 68/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Vivo S30?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Vivo S30 — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo S30?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 64/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo S30?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Vivo S30?
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 is a better fit for active users.