Honor Magic8 vs vivo X Fold+
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the vivo X Fold+ (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 65/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4730); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 1,420,808); the Honor Magic8 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 311g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
vivo X Fold+
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 1420808
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4730 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Lighter: 205g vs 311g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 65/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 77/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 52/100)
What makes vivo X Fold+ better?
- Overall rating 65/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the vivo X Fold+, the Honor Magic8 scores 23 points higher (88/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the vivo X Fold+ (98/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the vivo X Fold+ (87/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the vivo X Fold+ (85/100 vs 65/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 and the vivo X Fold+ are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | vivo X Fold+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 1420808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 8.0" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1916x2160 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4730 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, Origin OS Ocean | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 162.0×144.9×6.3 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 311 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
vivo X Fold+
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
vivo X Fold+
- 8.0" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1916x2160
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
vivo X Fold+
- 4730 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and vivo X Fold+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads vivo X Fold+ by 184.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
vivo X Fold+
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the vivo X Fold+ (98/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 77/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the vivo X Fold+ (87/100 vs 55/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the vivo X Fold+ (85/100 vs 65/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 and the vivo X Fold+ are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the vivo X Fold+?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the vivo X Fold+ by 23 points (88/100 vs 65/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the vivo X Fold+?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the vivo X Fold+ — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the vivo X Fold+?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 55/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the vivo X Fold+?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the vivo X Fold+?
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 X Fold+ is a better fit for active users.