Honor Magic8 vs Vivo Y21
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo Y21 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300; launch prices were $625 and $178. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 44/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6500); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 528,398).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Vivo Y21
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 44W
- Lighter: 205g vs 209g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Vivo Y21 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $178 vs $625
- Overall rating 44/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Vivo Y21, the Honor Magic8 scores 44 points higher (88/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 58/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Vivo Y21 — 54/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 (98/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Vivo Y21 (85/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Vivo Y21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 528398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1980 | |
| 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 | 44W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16, OriginOS 6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| 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 | $178 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo Y21
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y21
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo Y21
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Vivo Y21, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Vivo Y21 by 664.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $447. Vivo Y21 was $447 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 (98/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 (85/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Vivo Y21 (85/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo Y21?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 by 44 points (88/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Vivo Y21?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Vivo Y21 — 44/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo Y21?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo Y21?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Vivo Y21?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.