Honor Magic6 Lite vs Vivo iQOO Z9x
The Honor Magic6 Lite (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, while the Vivo iQOO Z9x (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic6 Lite leads — 54/100 vs 49/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z9x has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5300); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic6 Lite has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9x doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic6 Lite
Vivo iQOO Z9x
What makes Honor Magic6 Lite better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 185g vs 199g
- Better camera (43/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 60/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9x better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5300 mAh
- Faster charging: 44W vs 35W
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic6 Lite vs the Vivo iQOO Z9x, the Honor Magic6 Lite scores 5 points higher (54/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic6 Lite leads (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100. In the "display" category, the Honor Magic6 Lite notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9x (82/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic6 Lite is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9x is a bit better (56/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic6 Lite is a bit better (68/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic6 Lite | Vivo iQOO Z9x | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 737054 | 737054 | |
| Geekbench Single | 930 | 930 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2700 | 2700 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1220x2652 | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, Magic OS 7.2 | Android 14, OriginOS 4 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×75.5×8.0 mm | 165.7×76.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic6 Lite
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z9x
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic6 Lite
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1220x2652
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9x
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic6 Lite
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9x
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic6 Lite and Vivo iQOO Z9x, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic6 Lite notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9x (82/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic6 Lite is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9x is a bit better (56/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic6 Lite is a bit better (68/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic6 Lite or the Vivo iQOO Z9x?
The Honor Magic6 Lite edges out the Vivo iQOO Z9x by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic6 Lite and the Vivo iQOO Z9x?
The Honor Magic6 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9x — 49/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic6 Lite or the Vivo iQOO Z9x?
The Honor Magic6 Lite leads on camera score (43/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic6 Lite over the Vivo iQOO Z9x?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Honor Magic6 Lite (82/100 vs 66/100).