HMD Vibe 2 vs Honor Magic9
The HMD Vibe 2 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T8200, while the Honor Magic9 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 leads — 92/100 vs 41/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor Magic9 has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Vibe 2 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Vibe 2
Honor Magic9
What makes HMD Vibe 2 better?
- Overall rating 41/100
What makes Honor Magic9 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 750
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2200
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 209g vs 210g
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Vibe 2 vs the Honor Magic9, the Honor Magic9 scores 51 points higher (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (99/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (86/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 (99/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 (86/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic9 and the HMD Vibe 2 are nearly equal (48/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Vibe 2 | Honor Magic9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8200 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 4288382 | |
| Geekbench Single | 750 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2200 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.4" OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1236x2664 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 55 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 10000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×77.7×8.6 mm | 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Vibe 2
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic9
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 55MP
Display comparison
HMD Vibe 2
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic9
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1236x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Vibe 2
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic9
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 (99/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 (85/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 (100/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 (86/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic9 and the HMD Vibe 2 are nearly equal (48/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Vibe 2 or the Honor Magic9?
The Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 by 51 points (92/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Vibe 2 and the Honor Magic9?
The HMD Vibe 2 has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Honor Magic9 — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Vibe 2 or the Honor Magic9?
The Honor Magic9 leads on camera score (100/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Vibe 2 or the Honor Magic9?
The Honor Magic9 leads on performance (99/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the HMD Vibe 2 over the Honor Magic9?
The Honor Magic9 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.