Honor Magic8 vs Vivo Y05
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo Y05 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7225; launch prices were $625 and $90. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 33/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Honor Magic8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y05 doesn't.
Honor Magic8
Vivo Y05
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 580
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1750
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Lighter: 205g vs 209g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 49/100)
- Cheaper at launch: $90 vs $625
- Overall rating 33/100
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Vivo Y05, the Honor Magic8 scores 55 points higher (88/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 88/100, Vivo Y05 — 50/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y05 (98/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y05 (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y05 (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y05 (85/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 49/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Vivo Y05 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Unisoc T7225 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 580 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 1750 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 15W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 167.4×77.1×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $90 |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo Y05
- Main: 8MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y05
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo Y05
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Launch price difference: $535. Vivo Y05 was $535 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y05 (98/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y05 (85/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y05 (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y05 (85/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 49/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo Y05?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y05 by 55 points (88/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Vivo Y05?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Vivo Y05 — 33/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo Y05?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo Y05?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Vivo Y05?
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 Y05 is a better fit for everyday use.