Honor Magic8 vs Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500M; launch prices were $625 and $548. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 75/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra has the bigger battery (9100 mAh vs 7000); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 3,579,952); the Honor Magic8 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 3579952
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3293
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10243
- Lighter: 205g vs 225g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 95/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra better?
- Bigger battery: 9100 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $548 vs $625
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra, the Honor Magic8 scores 13 points higher (88/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra — 68/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra are nearly equal (98/100 vs 95/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (56/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500M | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 3579952 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.8" LTPS AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 9100 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 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 | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 / OriginOS 6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $548 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPS AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- 9100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra by 12.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $77. Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra was $77 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra are nearly equal (98/100 vs 95/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (87/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (56/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 35/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
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 Neo 11 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.