Honor Magic5 Lite vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Honor Magic5 Lite (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic5 Lite leads — 36/100 vs 30/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic5 Lite has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic5 Lite has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't.
Honor Magic5 Lite
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Bigger battery: 5100 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 175g vs 188g
- Better camera (36/100 vs 27/100)
- Longer battery life (44/100 vs 42/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (81/100 vs 65/100)
- Better value for money (89/100 vs 55/100)
- Faster charging: 44W vs 40W
- Overall rating 30/100
Comparing the Honor Magic5 Lite vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Honor Magic5 Lite scores 6 points higher (36/100 vs 30/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite leads (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite is a bit better (36/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (44/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (81/100 vs 65/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (89/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic5 Lite | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×73.9×7.9 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 188 g | |
| Price | $300 | — |
Honor Magic5 Lite
- Main: 64MP f/1.79
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Honor Magic5 Lite
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic5 Lite
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite is a bit better (36/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (44/100 vs 42/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (81/100 vs 65/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (89/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic5 Lite or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Honor Magic5 Lite edges out the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic5 Lite and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Honor Magic5 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic5 Lite or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Honor Magic5 Lite leads on camera score (36/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic5 Lite over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Honor Magic5 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.