Honor Magic8 vs Vivo V29
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo V29 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G; estimated prices are $625 and $533. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 86/100 vs 35/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4600); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 781,542); the Vivo V29 is noticeably lighter (186g vs 205g).
Honor Magic8
Vivo V29
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 781542
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4600 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 1/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 41/100)
- Lighter: 186g vs 205g
- Cheaper: $533 vs $625
- Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 43/100)
- Better value for money (73/100 vs 67/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Vivo V29, the Honor Magic8 scores 51 points higher (86/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (93/100 vs 1/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (84/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (82/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo V29 (93/100 vs 1/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo V29 (84/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo V29 (82/100 vs 41/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo V29 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (67/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo V29 is a bit better (73/100 vs 67/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Vivo V29 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 781542 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1017 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 2943 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 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 / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 164.2×74.4×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 186 g | |
| Price | $625 | $533 |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo V29
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo V29
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo V29
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 and Vivo V29, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Vivo V29 by 416.6% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $92. Vivo V29 is cheaper by $92.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo V29 (93/100 vs 1/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo V29 (84/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo V29 (82/100 vs 41/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo V29 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (67/100 vs 43/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo V29 is a bit better (73/100 vs 67/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo V29?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo V29 by 51 points (86/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Vivo V29?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Vivo V29 — 35/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo V29?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (84/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo V29?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (93/100 vs 1/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Vivo V29?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Vivo V29 is a better fit for everyday use.