Honor Magic8 vs Vivo Y36 (India)
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo Y36 (India) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 38/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 424,216); the Honor Magic8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y36 (India) doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Vivo Y36 (India)
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo Y36 (India) better?
- Lighter: 202g vs 205g
- Overall rating 38/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Vivo Y36 (India), the Honor Magic8 scores 50 points higher (88/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36 (India) (98/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36 (India) (85/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36 (India) (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36 (India) (85/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Vivo Y36 (India) are nearly equal (56/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Vivo Y36 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 424216 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 412 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1423 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1080x2388 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 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 | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 650 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 164.1×76.2×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 202 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo Y36 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y36 (India)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo Y36 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Vivo Y36 (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Vivo Y36 (India) by 851.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo Y36 (India)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36 (India) (98/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36 (India) (85/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36 (India) (87/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36 (India) (85/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Vivo Y36 (India) are nearly equal (56/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo Y36 (India)?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36 (India) by 50 points (88/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Vivo Y36 (India)?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Vivo Y36 (India) — 38/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo Y36 (India)?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo Y36 (India)?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Vivo Y36 (India)?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.