Honor Magic8 vs Vivo T5
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo T5 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2; launch prices were $625 and $315. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 44/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo T5 has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 7000); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 505,682); the Honor Magic8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo T5 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Vivo T5
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 505682
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 484
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1558
- Faster charging: 90W vs 44W
- Lighter: 205g vs 219g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 36/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Vivo T5 better?
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 7000 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $315 vs $625
- Overall rating 44/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Vivo T5, the Honor Magic8 scores 44 points higher (88/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 36/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Vivo T5 — 26/100; 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 (98/100 vs 36/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo T5 (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo T5 (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Vivo T5 (85/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Vivo T5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 505682 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 484 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1558 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 720x1570 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7200 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 44W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1250 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 166.6×78.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $315 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo T5
- Main: 50MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo T5
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo T5
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Vivo T5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Vivo T5 by 698.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $310. Vivo T5 was $310 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo T5 (98/100 vs 36/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo T5 (85/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo T5 (87/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Vivo T5 (85/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo T5?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo T5 by 44 points (88/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Vivo T5?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Vivo T5 — 44/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo T5?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo T5?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 36/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Vivo T5?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.