Honor Magic8 vs Vivo iQOO 9 Global
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO 9 Global (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 59/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4350); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 1,208,784).
Honor Magic8
Vivo iQOO 9 Global
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 1208784
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1605
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3996
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4350 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 66/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Faster charging: 120W vs 90W
- Lighter: 200g vs 205g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Vivo iQOO 9 Global, the Honor Magic8 scores 29 points higher (88/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 Global (98/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 Global (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 Global (85/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 Global and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Vivo iQOO 9 Global | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 1208784 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1605 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 3996 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1080x2376 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4350 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 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 | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, Funtouch 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 159.1×75.1×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | — |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO 9 Global
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 9 Global
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2376
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo iQOO 9 Global
- 4350 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 and Vivo iQOO 9 Global, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Vivo iQOO 9 Global by 234.0% in our overall performance rating.
Vivo iQOO 9 Global
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 Global (98/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 Global (87/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 Global (85/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 Global and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo iQOO 9 Global?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 Global by 29 points (88/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Vivo iQOO 9 Global?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Vivo iQOO 9 Global — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo iQOO 9 Global?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo iQOO 9 Global?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Vivo iQOO 9 Global?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO 9 Global is a better fit for active users.