Honor Magic8 vs Vivo X100
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo X100 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9300; launch prices were $625 and $550. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 78/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 2,447,714).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Vivo X100
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 2447714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2186
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 7422
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 205g vs 206g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 84/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X100 better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 90W
- Cheaper at launch: $550 vs $625
- Overall rating 78/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Vivo X100, the Honor Magic8 scores 10 points higher (88/100 vs 78/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 83/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 64/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Vivo X100 — 74/100; 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 X100 (98/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Vivo X100 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Vivo X100 are nearly equal (87/100 vs 84/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Vivo X100 (85/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Vivo X100 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9300 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 2447714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2186 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 7422 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| 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 | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 164.1×75.2×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $550 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo X100
- Main: 50MP f/1.57
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X100
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo X100
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Vivo X100, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Vivo X100 by 65.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $75. Vivo X100 was $75 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Vivo X100 (98/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Vivo X100 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Vivo X100 are nearly equal (87/100 vs 84/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Vivo X100 (85/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo X100?
The Honor Magic8 is noticeably better than the Vivo X100 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Vivo X100?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Vivo X100 — 78/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo X100?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Vivo X100?
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 X100 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.