Honor Magic8 vs Vivo X Fold3 Pro
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo X Fold3 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; launch prices were $625 and $1499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 80/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5700); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 2,251,381); the Honor Magic8 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Vivo X Fold3 Pro
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 2251381
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5700 mAh
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Lighter: 205g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $625 vs $1499
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 84/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 81/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Vivo X Fold3 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Overall rating 80/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Vivo X Fold3 Pro, the Honor Magic8 scores 8 points higher (88/100 vs 80/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 82/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Vivo X Fold3 Pro — 70/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Vivo X Fold3 Pro (98/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Vivo X Fold3 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Vivo X Fold3 Pro are nearly equal (87/100 vs 84/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Vivo X Fold3 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Vivo X Fold3 Pro are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Vivo X Fold3 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 2251381 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 8.0" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 2200x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5700 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, upgradable to Android 15, Funtouch 15 (International), OriginOS 4 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 160.0×142.4×5.2 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 236 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $1499 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo X Fold3 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X Fold3 Pro
- 8.0" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo X Fold3 Pro
- 5700 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Vivo X Fold3 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Vivo X Fold3 Pro by 79.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $874. Honor Magic8 was $874 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Vivo X Fold3 Pro (98/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Vivo X Fold3 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Vivo X Fold3 Pro are nearly equal (87/100 vs 84/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Vivo X Fold3 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Vivo X Fold3 Pro are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo X Fold3 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 edges out the Vivo X Fold3 Pro by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Vivo X Fold3 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Vivo X Fold3 Pro — 80/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo X Fold3 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Vivo X Fold3 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 X Fold3 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.