Honor Magic 2 vs Vivo iQOO Z7
The Honor Magic 2 (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads — 26/100 vs 6/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z7 has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 16 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Magic 2 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 206g).
Honor Magic 2
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Overall rating 6/100
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 3500 mAh
- Faster charging: 44W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 16MP
- Lighter: 173g vs 206g
- Better camera (37/100 vs 5/100)
- Longer battery life (30/100 vs 5/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 42/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic 2 vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Vivo iQOO Z7 scores 20 points higher (26/100 vs 6/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads (37/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads (30/100 vs 5/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic 2 (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic 2 (37/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Honor Magic 2 (30/100 vs 5/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic 2 (83/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Magic 2 | Vivo iQOO Z7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 736755 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 928 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2875 | — | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 3500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9 or Magic UI 2 | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 157.3×75.1×8.3 mm | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 173 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Magic 2
- Main: 16MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Magic 2
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor Magic 2
- 3500 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic 2 (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic 2 (37/100 vs 5/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Honor Magic 2 (30/100 vs 5/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic 2 (83/100 vs 42/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor Magic 2 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic 2 by 20 points (26/100 vs 6/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic 2 and the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Honor Magic 2 has a MobileRank rating of 6/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic 2 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 5/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic 2 over the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Honor Magic 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.