Honor Magic4 vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)

The Honor Magic4 (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 leads — 42/100 vs 30/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the Honor Magic4 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is thinner (7.8mm vs 8.8mm).

The Honor Magic4 is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic4
Performance 18
Display 100
Camera 49
Battery 43
Design 51
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 better?
  • Faster charging: 66W vs 44W

  • Higher performance (18/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (49/100 vs 27/100)
  • Longer battery life (43/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
  • Lighter: 188g vs 199g

  • Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Magic4 vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Honor Magic4 scores 12 points higher (42/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic4 leads (18/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic4 leads (49/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic4 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 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (49/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic4 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (65/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Honor Magic4: The Honor Magic4 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 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 1224x2664 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4800 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 66W 44W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 12 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 12, Magic UI 6, Google Play Services Android 14, Funtouch 14
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits 1800 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP54 IP54
Dimensions 163.6×74.5×8.8 mm 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm
Weight 199 g 188 g
Price
Camera comparison
Honor Magic4
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 12MP
49
camera
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Honor Magic4
  • 6.8" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1224x2664
  • 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
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
43
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 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 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (49/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic4 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (65/100 vs 51/100).

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 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Honor Magic4 is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — the overall rating gap is 12 points.

What is the rating of the Honor Magic4 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Honor Magic4 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic4 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Honor Magic4 leads on camera score (49/100 vs 27/100).

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

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

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

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