Honor Magic8 vs Vivo V23 Pro
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo V23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 55/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 960,724); the Honor Magic8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo V23 Pro doesn't; the Vivo V23 Pro is noticeably lighter (171g vs 205g).
Honor Magic8
Vivo V23 Pro
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 960724
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1143
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3353
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4300 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 68/100)
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 171g vs 205g
- Better portability (83/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Vivo V23 Pro, the Honor Magic8 scores 33 points higher (88/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo V23 Pro (98/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Vivo V23 Pro (85/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo V23 Pro (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo V23 Pro (85/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo V23 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (83/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Vivo V23 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 1200 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 960724 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1143 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 3353 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1080x2376 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 44W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, Funtouch 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 171 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | — |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo V23 Pro
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo V23 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2376
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo V23 Pro
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 and Vivo V23 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Vivo V23 Pro by 320.3% in our overall performance rating.
Vivo V23 Pro
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo V23 Pro (98/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Vivo V23 Pro (85/100 vs 68/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo V23 Pro (87/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo V23 Pro (85/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo V23 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (83/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo V23 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo V23 Pro by 33 points (88/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Vivo V23 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Vivo V23 Pro — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo V23 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo V23 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Vivo V23 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 V23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.