Honor Magic8 vs Vivo Vivo Y78 (t1)

The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo Vivo Y78 (t1) (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6020. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 41/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 530,583); the Honor Magic8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Vivo Y78 (t1) doesn't; the Vivo Vivo Y78 (t1) is noticeably lighter (190g vs 205g).

The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Vivo Y78 (t1) by 47 points (88/100 vs 41/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Performance 98
Display 85
Camera 87
Battery 85
Portability 56
Value for money 88
Vivo Vivo Y78 (t1)
Performance 42
Display 42
Camera 30
Battery 52
Portability 65
Value for money
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 530583
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 724
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2032
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo Vivo Y78 (t1) better?
  • Lighter: 190g vs 205g

  • Better portability (65/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Vivo Vivo Y78 (t1), the Honor Magic8 scores 47 points higher (88/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Vivo Y78 (t1) (98/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Vivo Y78 (t1) (85/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Vivo Y78 (t1) (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Vivo Y78 (t1) (85/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Vivo Y78 (t1) is a bit better (65/100 vs 56/100).

Honor Magic8: The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo Vivo Y78 (t1): The Vivo Vivo Y78 (t1) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor Magic8 Vivo Vivo Y78 (t1)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 MediaTek Dimensity 6020
AnTuTu 4037547 530583
Geekbench Single 3640 724
Geekbench Multi 11033 2032
Display 6.6" Dynamic OLED 6.6" LCD IPS
Resolution 2760x1256 1080x2388
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 90W
Wireless charging 80W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 64 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB
Storage 256GB 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 13 Tiramisu
Brightness (peak) 6000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm 164.1×76.2×8.0 mm
Weight 205 g 190 g
Launch price $625
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera
Vivo Vivo Y78 (t1)
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
  • 6.6" Dynamic OLED
  • Resolution: 2760x1256
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Vivo Vivo Y78 (t1)
  • 6.6" LCD IPS
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
42
display
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 80W
85
battery
Vivo Vivo Y78 (t1)
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor Magic8 and Vivo Vivo Y78 (t1), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor Magic8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
88/100
4037547 AnTuTu
Vivo Vivo Y78 (t1) MediaTek Dimensity 6020
41/100 -661.0%
530583 AnTuTu

Honor Magic8 leads Vivo Vivo Y78 (t1) by 661.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic8
$625
Vivo Vivo Y78 (t1)
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Vivo Y78 (t1) (98/100 vs 42/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Vivo Y78 (t1) (85/100 vs 42/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Vivo Y78 (t1) (87/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Vivo Y78 (t1) (85/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo Vivo Y78 (t1) is a bit better (65/100 vs 56/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo Vivo Y78 (t1)?

The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Vivo Y78 (t1) by 47 points (88/100 vs 41/100).

What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Vivo Vivo Y78 (t1)?

The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Vivo Vivo Y78 (t1) — 41/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo Vivo Y78 (t1)?

The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo Vivo Y78 (t1)?

The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 42/100).

Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Vivo Vivo Y78 (t1)?

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 Vivo Y78 (t1) is a better fit for everyday use.