Honor Magic8 vs Vivo X Fold3
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo X Fold3 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 74/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5500); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 1,757,044); the Vivo X Fold3 is thinner (4.7mm vs 8.0mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Vivo X Fold3
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 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Lighter: 205g vs 219g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 78/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 62/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Vivo X Fold3 better?
- Better portability (64/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Vivo X Fold3, the Honor Magic8 scores 14 points higher (88/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Vivo X Fold3 (98/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Vivo X Fold3 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (87/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Vivo X Fold3 (85/100 vs 62/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold3 is a bit better (64/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Vivo X Fold3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 2200x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, OriginOS 4 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 160.0×142.7×4.7 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo X Fold3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X Fold3
- 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
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Vivo X Fold3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Vivo X Fold3 by 129.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo X Fold3
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Vivo X Fold3 (98/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Vivo X Fold3 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (87/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Vivo X Fold3 (85/100 vs 62/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold3 is a bit better (64/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo X Fold3?
The Honor Magic8 is noticeably better than the Vivo X Fold3 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Vivo X Fold3?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Vivo X Fold3 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo X Fold3?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 78/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo X Fold3?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Vivo X Fold3?
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 is a better fit for active users.