Honor Magic8 vs Vivo X100s
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo X100s (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9300+; launch prices were $625 and $699. 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 5100); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 2,351,914).
Honor Magic8
Vivo X100s
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 2351914
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2250
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 7315
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5100 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $625 vs $699
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 84/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 62/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Lighter: 203g vs 205g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Vivo X100s, 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 62/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 88/100, Vivo X100s — 68/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Vivo X100s (98/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Vivo X100s are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Vivo X100s are nearly equal (87/100 vs 84/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Vivo X100s (85/100 vs 62/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X100s and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (59/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Vivo X100s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 2351914 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 2250 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 7315 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 100W | |
| 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 / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, OriginOS 4 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 163.1×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $699 |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo X100s
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X100s
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo X100s
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 and Vivo X100s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Vivo X100s by 71.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $74. Honor Magic8 was $74 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Vivo X100s (98/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Vivo X100s are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Vivo X100s are nearly equal (87/100 vs 84/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Vivo X100s (85/100 vs 62/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X100s and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (59/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo X100s?
The Honor Magic8 is noticeably better than the Vivo X100s — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Vivo X100s?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Vivo X100s — 78/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo X100s?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Vivo X100s?
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 X100s is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.