Honor Magic 3vsvivo Y200

We compare these two popular phones to help you decide which one fits your needs and budget better.

Honor
Honor Magic 3
Magic 3
Processor:Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
RAM:8GB
Storage:256GB

Quick Stats

The Honor Magic 3's battery life falls short of expectations, degrading rapidly despite its high-end specs.
The display on the Honor Magic 3 is a solid, good all-around performer with smooth visuals and vibrant colors.
The Honor Magic 3 Pro Plus's camera offers excellent flexibility and high-quality image capture capabilities overall.
The Honor Magic 3 boasts top-notch performance with seamless multitasking, rapid app launches, and exceptional battery life efficiency.
vivo
vivo Y200
Y200
Processor:Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen1
RAM:8GB
Storage:128GB

Quick Stats

The Vivo Y200's impressive battery life is its standout feature, providing over a full day of usage.
The Vivo Y200's display boasts impressive brightness and smooth refresh rate, offering a premium viewing experience.
The Vivo Y200's camera setup is disappointing, struggling with low-light images and lacking key features.
The Vivo Y200 offers respectable performance for everyday tasks, but struggles with demanding activities and high-end gaming.
Key Differences

Processor Speed

Winner
Honor Magic 3
2.84 GHz
vivo Y200
2.20 GHz

RAM

Tie
Honor Magic 3
8GB
vivo Y200
8GB

Storage

Winner
Honor Magic 3
256GB
vivo Y200
128GB

Weight

Winner
Honor Magic 3
203g
vivo Y200
188g
Rank
Honor Magic 3
Winner
#244
vivo Y200
#421
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Honor Magic 3
#111
Winner
vivo Y200
#297
Design
Honor Magic 3
#221
Winner
vivo Y200
#504
Display
Honor Magic 3
#234
vivo Y200
#213
Winner
Performance
Honor Magic 3
#250
Winner
vivo Y200
#412
Battery
Honor Magic 3
#209
vivo Y200
#155
Winner
Camera
Honor Magic 3
#322
Winner
vivo Y200
#694
item_phones_categoryId
Honor Magic 3
#1
Tie
vivo Y200
#1
Tie

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Honor Honor Magic 3
vivo vivo Y200
Model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen1
CPU
1x Cortex X1 2.84GHz + 3x Cortex A78 2.42GHz + 4x Cortex A55 1.8GHz
4x2.2GHz Cortex A78 + 4x1.80GHz Cortex A55
Type
Octa-Core
Octa-Core
Nanometer
5
4
Frequency
2.84
2.20
64 Bits
Yes
Yes
GPU
Adreno 660
Adreno 710
RAM
8
8
Type
RAM LPDDR5
LPDDR4X RAM
Capacity
256
128
Type
UFS Storage 3.1
UFS Storage 2.2
SD slot
No
No
Fingerprint security
Yes, in screen
Yes, in screen
Fingerprint sensor
Yes
Yes
Proximity sensor
Yes
Yes
Light sensor
Yes
Yes
Accelerometer sensor
Yes
Yes
Compass sensor
Yes
Yes
Gyroscope sensor
Yes
Yes
Gravity sensor
Yes
N/A
RGB sensor
Yes
N/A
Hall sensor
Yes
N/A
Audio
DTS / DTS X, Stereo Speakers, 3 microphones
N/A
Antutu Score
898700
575000
Antutu Version
Antutu v10
Antutu v10
Antutu Standing
Overall performance better than 87% of devices
Overall performance better than 77% of devices
Cooling system
Yes
Yes
Gaming buttons
No
No
Extras
X-axis linear motor, Superconducting hexagonal crystal structure graphene + ultra-thin VC liquid cooling
N/A

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Honor Magic 3

Strengths

The camera sounds really damn good when playing back video footage through the phone speakers.
The camera has three microphones, including one on the camera module, which provides excellent audio recording during video footage.
The ultra-wide-angle footage is impressive, and the camera can capture beautiful scenes, such as sunsets.
The phone has a 120Hz refresh rate, which provides smooth visuals when watching videos or playing games.
The camera can automatically adjust the exposure and contrast in real-time, making it easier to capture good photos.
The phone's stereo speaker produces great sound quality, making it perfect for music and video playback.
The Honor Magic 3 has a TOF sensor that provides intelligent software features, such as automatic field of view adjustment when taking selfies.
The phone's battery life is decent, with 25% remaining after two hours of heavy use.

Weaknesses

The phone's battery life drops significantly when using the 120Hz refresh rate or playing games.
The camera can struggle to capture details in bright lighting conditions, such as blown-out skies.
The phone's speakers are not ideal for music production or critical audio listening.
The TOF sensor can be distracting when it automatically adjusts the field of view during selfies.
The Honor Magic 3 has a relatively large notch that takes up screen real estate.
The camera app can be slow to launch and process images, especially in low-light conditions.
The phone's performance can be affected by heavy gaming or demanding tasks, causing it to heat up.
The battery life could be improved with more efficient power management.

vivo Y200

Strengths

The phone has a gorgeous 6.67-inch full HD Plus AMOLED with 120Hz refresh rate, 1800 nits peak brightness
It comes with 80W super fast charging, which is a unique feature in this price range
The design language of the phone is quite nice and premium-looking, especially with the plastic back having a matte finish
The phone has a good battery life, with a 5,000mAh battery that can last at least one day on heavy use

Weaknesses

The phone is powered by an old Snapdragon 685 SoC, which might lead to some performance issues and slow UI
The rear cameras have a maximum resolution of 50 megapixels, but the front camera only shoots up to full HD at 30 FPS, without any 60 FPS or Ultra steady mode option
The phone's display has average bezels and a punch hole on top, which might not be as impressive as some other phones in this price range
The phone's performance is not the main highlight, with the design language and super fast charging being more notable features
Read Full Reviews

Honor Magic 3

The Honor Magic 3 Pro Plus is a powerhouse device that boasts impressive specs, including a Snapdragon 888 processor, 12GB of RAM, and a large 600mAh battery. The phone's camera system is also noteworthy, featuring a quad-camera setup with a high-resolution main sensor and a dedicated telephoto lens. Additionally, the Magic 3 Pro Plus sports a stunning 6.5-inch OLED display and supports fast charging. In this review, we'll put the device through its paces to see if it lives up to its promise of delivering top-notch performance and features.

vivo Y200

The Vivo Y200 is a mid-range smartphone that boasts an impressive array of features at an affordable price point. With 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage, this device is equipped to handle demanding tasks with ease. The phone's design language is sleek, featuring a triple camera setup on the back and a vibrant green color scheme. A 6.67-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate further enhances its appeal. Let's dive into a detailed review of this device to see if it lives up to its promises.

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