Honor Magic8 vs Vivo X Fold2
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo X Fold2 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 64/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4800); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 1,757,044); the Honor Magic8 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 279g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Vivo X Fold2
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Lighter: 205g vs 279g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 76/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 77/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 20/100)
What makes Vivo X Fold2 better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 90W
- Overall rating 64/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Vivo X Fold2, the Honor Magic8 scores 24 points higher (88/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Vivo X Fold2 (98/100 vs 76/100). 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 Fold2 (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 76/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo X Fold2 (56/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Vivo X Fold2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 8.0" Foldable LTPO4 AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1916x2160 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13, Origin OS Ocean | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 161.3×73.4×12.9 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 279 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo X Fold2
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X Fold2
- 8.0" Foldable LTPO4 AMOLED
- Resolution: 1916x2160
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo X Fold2
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Vivo X Fold2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Vivo X Fold2 by 129.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo X Fold2
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Vivo X Fold2 (98/100 vs 76/100).
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 Fold2 (87/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 76/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo X Fold2 (56/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo X Fold2?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo X Fold2 by 24 points (88/100 vs 64/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Vivo X Fold2?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Vivo X Fold2 — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo X Fold2?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo X Fold2?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Vivo X Fold2?
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 Fold2 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.