Honor Magic8 Lite vs Vivo iQOO Z11
The Honor Magic8 Lite (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, while the Vivo iQOO Z11 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500; launch prices were $299 and $290. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z11 leads — 66/100 vs 57/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z11 has the bigger battery (9020 mAh vs 5300); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z11 is faster in AnTuTu (2,612,264 vs 969,048); the Honor Magic8 Lite is noticeably lighter (185g vs 228g).
Honor Magic8 Lite
Vivo iQOO Z11
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 185g vs 228g
- Better camera (43/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 40/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2612264 vs 969048
- Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 1071
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 3057
- Bigger battery: 9020 vs 5300 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $290 vs $299
- Higher performance (79/100 vs 58/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
- Higher value score: 76/100 vs 56/100
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Lite vs the Vivo iQOO Z11, the Vivo iQOO Z11 scores 9 points higher (66/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 leads (79/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite leads (43/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 leads (78/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 leads (76/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (79/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite is a bit better (43/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (78/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11 (70/100 vs 40/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (76/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Lite | Vivo iQOO Z11 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 | |
| AnTuTu | 969048 | 2612264 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1071 | 1553 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3057 | 6403 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 9020 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.1×7.8 mm | 163.7×76.2×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 228 g | |
| Launch price | $299 | $290 |
Honor Magic8 Lite
- Main: 108MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z11
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Honor Magic8 Lite
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z11
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Honor Magic8 Lite
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z11
- 9020 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 Lite and Vivo iQOO Z11, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z11 leads Honor Magic8 Lite by 62.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $9. Vivo iQOO Z11 was $9 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (79/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite is a bit better (43/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (78/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11 (70/100 vs 40/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (76/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Lite or the Vivo iQOO Z11?
The Vivo iQOO Z11 edges out the Honor Magic8 Lite by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Lite and the Vivo iQOO Z11?
The Honor Magic8 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Vivo iQOO Z11 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Lite or the Vivo iQOO Z11?
The Honor Magic8 Lite leads on camera score (43/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Lite or the Vivo iQOO Z11?
The Vivo iQOO Z11 leads on performance (79/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Lite over the Vivo iQOO Z11?
The Honor Magic8 Lite is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z11 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.