Honor Magic5 Ultimate vs Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate leads — 75/100 vs 67/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic5 Ultimate has the bigger battery (5450 mAh vs 5160); the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,386,903 vs 2,341,391); the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro is noticeably lighter (190g vs 217g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro
What makes Honor Magic5 Ultimate better?
- Bigger battery: 5450 vs 5160 mAh
- Better camera (72/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 67/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2386903 vs 2341391
- Faster charging: 120W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 190g vs 217g
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic5 Ultimate vs the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate scores 8 points higher (75/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate leads (72/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (72/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate is a bit better (73/100 vs 67/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Ultimate (65/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic5 Ultimate | Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 2341391 | 2386903 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1312x2848 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5450 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, MagicOS 7.1 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×76.7×8.8 mm | 163.5×75.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1312x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
- 5450 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic5 Ultimate and Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro leads Honor Magic5 Ultimate by 1.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (72/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate is a bit better (73/100 vs 67/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Ultimate (65/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic5 Ultimate or the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro?
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate edges out the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic5 Ultimate and the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro?
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic5 Ultimate or the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro?
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate leads on camera score (72/100 vs 35/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic5 Ultimate over the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro?
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro is a better fit for active users.