Honor Magic 2 vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Honor Magic 2 (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads — 30/100 vs 6/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic 2 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably lighter (188g vs 206g).
Honor Magic 2
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Overall rating 6/100
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3500 mAh
- Faster charging: 44W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Lighter: 188g vs 206g
- Better camera (27/100 vs 5/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 5/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 42/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic 2 vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 24 points higher (30/100 vs 6/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (27/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (42/100 vs 5/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Honor Magic 2 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Honor Magic 2 (27/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Honor Magic 2 (42/100 vs 5/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Honor Magic 2 (65/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Magic 2 | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 736755 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 928 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2875 | — | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9 or Magic UI 2 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 157.3×75.1×8.3 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 188 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Magic 2
- Main: 16MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Honor Magic 2
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic 2
- 3500 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 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 Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Honor Magic 2 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Honor Magic 2 (27/100 vs 5/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Honor Magic 2 (42/100 vs 5/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Honor Magic 2 (65/100 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 Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Honor Magic 2 by 24 points (30/100 vs 6/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic 2 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Honor Magic 2 has a MobileRank rating of 6/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic 2 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads on camera score (27/100 vs 5/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic 2 over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Honor Magic 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.