Honor Magic5 Ultimate vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate (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 Ultimate leads — 55/100 vs 30/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic5 Ultimate has the bigger battery (5450 mAh vs 5000); the Honor Magic5 Ultimate has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably lighter (188g vs 217g).
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Bigger battery: 5450 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 44W
- Higher performance (38/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 27/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 42/100)
- Lighter: 188g vs 217g
- Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 28/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic5 Ultimate vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Honor Magic5 Ultimate scores 25 points higher (55/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate leads (38/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate leads (67/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate leads (54/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (38/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (67/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate is a bit better (54/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Honor Magic5 Ultimate (65/100 vs 28/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Magic5 Ultimate | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 2341391 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1312x2848 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5450 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, MagicOS 7.1 | 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 | 217 g | 188 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1312x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
- 5450 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (38/100 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 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (67/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate is a bit better (54/100 vs 42/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Honor Magic5 Ultimate (65/100 vs 28/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor Magic5 Ultimate or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by 25 points (55/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic5 Ultimate and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic5 Ultimate or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate leads on camera score (67/100 vs 27/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic5 Ultimate or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate leads on performance (38/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic5 Ultimate over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.