Honor Magic5 Ultimate vs Vivo iQOO Neo9
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Vivo iQOO Neo9 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate leads — 75/100 vs 66/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic5 Ultimate has the bigger battery (5450 mAh vs 5160); the Honor Magic5 Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (2,341,391 vs 1,819,685); the Vivo iQOO Neo9 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 217g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
Vivo iQOO Neo9
What makes Honor Magic5 Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2341391 vs 1819685
- Bigger battery: 5450 vs 5160 mAh
- Higher performance (79/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (72/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 67/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo9 better?
- 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, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate scores 9 points higher (75/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate leads (72/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate and the Vivo iQOO Neo9 are nearly equal (79/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo9 is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo9 (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 notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Ultimate (65/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic5 Ultimate | Vivo iQOO Neo9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 2341391 | 1819685 | |
| 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 | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, MagicOS 7.1 | Android 14, OriginOS 4 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 1400 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| 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
- 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
- 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
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic5 Ultimate and Vivo iQOO Neo9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic5 Ultimate leads Vivo iQOO Neo9 by 28.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate and the Vivo iQOO Neo9 are nearly equal (79/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo9 is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo9 (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 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?
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate edges out the Vivo iQOO Neo9 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic5 Ultimate and the Vivo iQOO Neo9?
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo9 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic5 Ultimate or the Vivo iQOO Neo9?
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?
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO Neo9 is a better fit for active users.