Honor Magic8 vs Vivo X Fold6
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo X Fold6 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $625 and $1900. Both devices score the same overall rating of 88/100. Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6900); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 3,455,738); the Vivo X Fold6 is thinner (4.3mm vs 8.0mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Vivo X Fold6
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 3455738
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3293
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10243
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6900 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Cheaper at launch: $625 vs $1900
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 95/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 82/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Vivo X Fold6 better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Better portability (100/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
The Honor Magic8 and the Vivo X Fold6 received the same MobileRank rating — 88/100. Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Vivo X Fold6 — 84/100; 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 and the Vivo X Fold6 are nearly equal (98/100 vs 95/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Vivo X Fold6 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 87/100. In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Vivo X Fold6 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 (100/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Vivo X Fold6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 3455738 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 2480x2200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6900 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 5500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 159.7×142.3×4.3 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | — | |
| Launch price | $625 | $1900 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo X Fold6
- Main: 200MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X Fold6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x2200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo X Fold6
- 6900 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Vivo X Fold6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Vivo X Fold6 by 16.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1275. Honor Magic8 was $1275 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Vivo X Fold6 are nearly equal (98/100 vs 95/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Vivo X Fold6 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 87/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Vivo X Fold6 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 (100/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo X Fold6?
Both devices scored 88/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Honor Magic8 (98/100 vs 95/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Vivo X Fold6?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Vivo X Fold6 — 88/100.
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Vivo X Fold6?
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 Fold6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.