Honor Magic8 Pro vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)
The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 88/100 vs 58/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5850); the Honor Magic8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,147,042 vs 1,025,251).
Honor Magic8 Pro
Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3147042 vs 1025251
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1131
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2967
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 63/100)
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5850 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 194g vs 199g
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China), the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 30 points higher (88/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (95/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (82/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) (95/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) (91/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) (82/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3147042 | 1025251 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1131 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 2967 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5850 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 14, OriginOS 4 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | 163.7×75.9×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 194 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | — |
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro and Vivo iQOO Z9 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro leads Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) by 207.0% in our overall performance rating.
Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) (95/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) (91/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) (82/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)?
The Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) by 30 points (88/100 vs 58/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)?
The Honor Magic8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.