Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Vivo iQOO 9 Global
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Vivo iQOO 9 Global (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 59/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4350); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 1,208,784); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 200g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Vivo iQOO 9 Global
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 1208784
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1605
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 3996
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4350 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 155g vs 200g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 66/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 60/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 9 Global better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Overall rating 59/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Vivo iQOO 9 Global, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 30 points higher (89/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 Global (97/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 Global (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 Global (77/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 Global (100/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Vivo iQOO 9 Global | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 1208784 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 1605 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 3996 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1080x2376 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4350 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, Funtouch 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 159.1×75.1×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO 9 Global
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 9 Global
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2376
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO 9 Global
- 4350 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Vivo iQOO 9 Global, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Vivo iQOO 9 Global by 266.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 Global (97/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 Global (87/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 Global (77/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 Global (100/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Vivo iQOO 9 Global?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 Global by 30 points (89/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Vivo iQOO 9 Global?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo iQOO 9 Global — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Vivo iQOO 9 Global?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Vivo iQOO 9 Global?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Vivo iQOO 9 Global?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO 9 Global is a better fit for active users.