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 — 48/100 vs 30/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); 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).

The Honor Magic4 Ultimate is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic4 Ultimate
Performance 18
Display 100
Camera 78
Battery 46
Design 0
Value for money 55
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 42
Design 65
Value for money 55
What makes Honor Magic4 Ultimate better?
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 44W

  • Higher performance (18/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 27/100)
  • Longer battery life (46/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
  • Lighter: 188g vs 242g

  • Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Magic4 Ultimate vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Honor Magic4 Ultimate scores 18 points higher (48/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic4 Ultimate leads (18/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic4 Ultimate leads (78/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic4 Ultimate notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (18/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic4 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (78/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic4 Ultimate and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (46/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Honor Magic4 Ultimate (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Honor Magic4 Ultimate: The Honor Magic4 Ultimate is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India): The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor Magic4 Ultimate Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 MediaTek Dimensity 7200
AnTuTu 1290942
Geekbench Single 1675
Geekbench Multi 4453
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
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
Price
Camera comparison
Honor Magic4 Ultimate
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 64MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 12MP
78
camera
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Honor Magic4 Ultimate
  • 6.8" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1312x2848
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Honor Magic4 Ultimate
  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
46
battery
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic4 Ultimate notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (18/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic4 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (78/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic4 Ultimate and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (46/100 vs 42/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Honor Magic4 Ultimate (65/100 vs 0/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

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 18 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 48/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.

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 27/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic4 Ultimate or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Honor Magic4 Ultimate leads on performance (18/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Honor Magic4 Ultimate over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Honor Magic4 Ultimate is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.