Honor Magic8 vs Vivo T5 Pro
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo T5 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4; launch prices were $625 and $410. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 62/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo T5 Pro has the bigger battery (9020 mAh vs 7000); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 1,041,898); the Honor Magic8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo T5 Pro doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Vivo T5 Pro
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 1041898
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1223
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3168
- Lighter: 205g vs 213g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 38/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Vivo T5 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 9020 vs 7000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $410 vs $625
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Vivo T5 Pro, the Honor Magic8 scores 26 points higher (88/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 38/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Vivo T5 Pro — 50/100; 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 T5 Pro (98/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo T5 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo T5 Pro (87/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 78/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Vivo T5 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 1041898 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1223 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3168 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 9020 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 2 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 163.7×76.1×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $410 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo T5 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 2MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo T5 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo T5 Pro
- 9020 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Vivo T5 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Vivo T5 Pro by 287.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $215. Vivo T5 Pro was $215 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo T5 Pro (98/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo T5 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo T5 Pro (87/100 vs 38/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 78/100).
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 T5 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo T5 Pro by 26 points (88/100 vs 62/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Vivo T5 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Vivo T5 Pro — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo T5 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 38/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo T5 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Vivo T5 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 T5 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.