Honor Magic V6 vs Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 40/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 5000); the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 528,398); the Honor Magic V6 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite is noticeably lighter (185g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 15W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 236g
- Better portability (63/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite, the Honor Magic V6 scores 42 points higher (82/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite (98/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite (83/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite (69/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 528398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1980 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 15W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 840 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 163.6×75.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite by 688.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite (98/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite (83/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite (69/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite (78/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite by 42 points (82/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite — 40/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.