Honor Magic8 vs Vivo T5x
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo T5x (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Turbo; launch prices were $625 and $225. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 53/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo T5x has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 7000); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 953,150); the Honor Magic8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo T5x doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Vivo T5x
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 953150
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1061
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3185
- Faster charging: 90W vs 44W
- Lighter: 205g vs 219g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 65/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Vivo T5x better?
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 7000 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $225 vs $625
- Overall rating 53/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Vivo T5x, the Honor Magic8 scores 35 points higher (88/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Vivo T5x — 62/100; 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 T5x (98/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Vivo T5x (85/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo T5x (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Vivo T5x (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 T5x | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Turbo | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 953150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3185 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1080x2344 | |
| 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 | 0 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, OriginOS 6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 166.6×78.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $225 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo T5x
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo T5x
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo T5x
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Vivo T5x, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Vivo T5x by 323.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $400. Vivo T5x was $400 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo T5x (98/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Vivo T5x (85/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo T5x (87/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Vivo T5x (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 T5x?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo T5x by 35 points (88/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Vivo T5x?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Vivo T5x — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo T5x?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo T5x?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Vivo T5x?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.