Honor Magic4 Ultimate vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Honor Magic4 Ultimate (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic4 Ultimate leads — 70/100 vs 53/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the Honor Magic4 Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,294,871 vs 971,424); the Honor Magic4 Ultimate has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably lighter (188g vs 242g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic4 Ultimate
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
What makes Honor Magic4 Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1294871 vs 971424
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 1167
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 2577
- Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
- Lighter: 188g vs 242g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic4 Ultimate vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Honor Magic4 Ultimate scores 17 points higher (70/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic4 Ultimate leads (68/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic4 Ultimate leads (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic4 Ultimate leads (66/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic4 Ultimate is a bit better (68/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic4 Ultimate is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic4 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic4 Ultimate notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (66/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Honor Magic4 Ultimate (68/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic4 Ultimate | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 1294871 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 2577 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1312x2848 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 44W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 147 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6, Google Play Services | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×74.7×11.4 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 242 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic4 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic4 Ultimate
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1312x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic4 Ultimate
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic4 Ultimate and Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic4 Ultimate leads Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by 33.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic4 Ultimate is a bit better (68/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic4 Ultimate is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic4 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (78/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic4 Ultimate notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (66/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Honor Magic4 Ultimate (68/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic4 Ultimate or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Honor Magic4 Ultimate is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic4 Ultimate and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Honor Magic4 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic4 Ultimate or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Honor Magic4 Ultimate leads on camera score (78/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic4 Ultimate or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Honor Magic4 Ultimate leads on performance (68/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic4 Ultimate over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Honor Magic4 Ultimate is a better fit for active users.