Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 65/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5500); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 1,805,187); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 194g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 1805187
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 5179
- Lighter: 155g vs 194g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 63/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 24 points higher (89/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo (97/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (77/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo (100/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 1805187 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 1923 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 5179 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, OriginOS 4 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 163.7×76.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 194 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo by 145.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo (97/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo (87/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (77/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo (100/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo by 24 points (89/100 vs 65/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo?
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 Z9 Turbo is a better fit for active users.