Honor Magic8 vs Vivo Y31
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo Y31 (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2; launch prices were $625 and $220. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 45/100 (a 43-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 568,395); the Honor Magic8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y31 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Vivo Y31
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 568395
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 915
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2115
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 44W
- Lighter: 205g vs 209g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 46/100)
- 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 Y31 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $220 vs $625
- Overall rating 45/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Vivo Y31, the Honor Magic8 scores 43 points higher (88/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 46/100). 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 Y31 — 46/100; 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 Y31 (98/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y31 (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y31 (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Vivo Y31 (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 Y31 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 568395 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 915 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2115 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 720x1608 | |
| 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 | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 166.1×77.0×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $220 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo Y31
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y31
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo Y31
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Vivo Y31, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Vivo Y31 by 610.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $405. Vivo Y31 was $405 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y31 (98/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y31 (85/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y31 (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Vivo Y31 (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 Y31?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y31 by 43 points (88/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Vivo Y31?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Vivo Y31 — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo Y31?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo Y31?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Vivo Y31?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.