Honor Magic8 vs Vivo X80
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo X80 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000; estimated prices are $625 and $600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 86/100 vs 42/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 1,484,077).
Honor Magic8
Vivo X80
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 1484077
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1693
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4384
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 21/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 39/100)
- Lighter: 203g vs 205g
- Cheaper: $600 vs $625
- Better design/ergonomics (46/100 vs 43/100)
- Better value for money (68/100 vs 67/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Vivo X80, the Honor Magic8 scores 44 points higher (86/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (93/100 vs 21/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (82/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo X80 (93/100 vs 21/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo X80 (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo X80 (82/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo X80 and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X80 and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (68/100 vs 67/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Vivo X80 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9000 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 1484077 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1693 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 4384 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, Origin OS Ocean | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 165.0×75.2×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 203 g | |
| Price | $625 | $600 |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo X80
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X80
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo X80
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 and Vivo X80, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Vivo X80 by 172.1% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $25. Vivo X80 is cheaper by $25.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo X80 (93/100 vs 21/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo X80 (84/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo X80 (82/100 vs 39/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo X80 and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X80 and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (68/100 vs 67/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo X80?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo X80 by 44 points (86/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Vivo X80?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Vivo X80 — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo X80?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (84/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo X80?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (93/100 vs 21/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Vivo X80?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Vivo X80 is a better fit for everyday use.