Honor Magic5 Pro vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)

The Honor Magic5 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic5 Pro leads — 56/100 vs 30/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic5 Pro has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 5000); the Honor Magic5 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably lighter (188g vs 219g).

The Honor Magic5 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by 26 points (56/100 vs 30/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic5 Pro
Performance 30
Display 100
Camera 82
Battery 59
Design 26
Value for money 48
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 42
Design 65
Value for money 55
What makes Honor Magic5 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5100 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 66W vs 44W

  • Higher performance (30/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (82/100 vs 27/100)
  • Longer battery life (59/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
  • Lighter: 188g vs 219g

  • Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 26/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Magic5 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Honor Magic5 Pro scores 26 points higher (56/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic5 Pro leads (30/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic5 Pro leads (82/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic5 Pro leads (59/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic5 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (30/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic5 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (82/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic5 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (59/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Honor Magic5 Pro (65/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (55/100 vs 48/100).

Honor Magic5 Pro: The Honor Magic5 Pro is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts.
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India): The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor Magic5 Pro Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 MediaTek Dimensity 7200
AnTuTu 1754213
Geekbench Single 2004
Geekbench Multi 5311
Display 6.8" LTPO OLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2848x1312 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5100 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 66W 44W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 152
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 12 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 13 Android 14, Funtouch 14
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits 1800 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68 IP54
Dimensions 162.9×76.7×8.8 mm 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm
Weight 219 g 188 g
Price $900
Camera comparison
Honor Magic5 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 12MP
82
camera
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Honor Magic5 Pro
  • 6.8" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 2848x1312
  • 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 Magic5 Pro
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • Wireless: 50W
59
battery
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor Magic5 Pro
$900
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic5 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (30/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic5 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (82/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic5 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (59/100 vs 42/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Honor Magic5 Pro (65/100 vs 26/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (55/100 vs 48/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic5 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Honor Magic5 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by 26 points (56/100 vs 30/100).

What is the rating of the Honor Magic5 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Honor Magic5 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic5 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Honor Magic5 Pro leads on camera score (82/100 vs 27/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic5 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Honor Magic5 Pro leads on performance (30/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Honor Magic5 Pro over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Honor Magic5 Pro is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.