Honor Magic8 vs Vivo Y400
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo Y400 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2; launch prices were $625 and $230. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 52/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 568,395).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Vivo Y400
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 6000 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 65/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Vivo Y400 better?
- Lighter: 197g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $230 vs $625
- Better portability (62/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Vivo Y400, the Honor Magic8 scores 36 points higher (88/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 65/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Vivo Y400 — 58/100; 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 Y400 (98/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y400 (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Vivo Y400 (85/100 vs 65/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y400 is a bit better (62/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Vivo Y400 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 568395 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 915 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2115 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 162.3×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $230 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo Y400
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y400
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo Y400
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Vivo Y400, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Vivo Y400 by 610.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $395. Vivo Y400 was $395 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y400 (98/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y400 (87/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Vivo Y400 (85/100 vs 65/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y400 is a bit better (62/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo Y400?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y400 by 36 points (88/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Vivo Y400?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Vivo Y400 — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo Y400?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo Y400?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Vivo Y400?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.