Honor Magic8 vs Vivo iQOO Z11
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO Z11 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500; estimated prices are $625 and $290. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 86/100 vs 51/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z11 has the bigger battery (9020 mAh vs 7000); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 2,612,264); the Honor Magic8 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 228g).
Honor Magic8
Vivo iQOO Z11
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 2612264
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1553
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 6403
- Lighter: 205g vs 228g
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 27/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 77/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (43/100 vs 15/100)
- Bigger battery: 9020 vs 7000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper: $290 vs $625
- Better value for money (90/100 vs 67/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Vivo iQOO Z11, the Honor Magic8 scores 35 points higher (86/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (93/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (84/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 leads (90/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11 (93/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11 (84/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (82/100 vs 77/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11 (43/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (90/100 vs 67/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Vivo iQOO Z11 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 2612264 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1553 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 6403 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 9020 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 163.7×76.2×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 228 g | |
| Price | $625 | $290 |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO Z11
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z11
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo iQOO Z11
- 9020 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 and Vivo iQOO Z11, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Vivo iQOO Z11 by 54.6% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $335. Vivo iQOO Z11 is cheaper by $335.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11 (93/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11 (84/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (82/100 vs 77/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11 (43/100 vs 15/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (90/100 vs 67/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo iQOO Z11?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11 by 35 points (86/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Vivo iQOO Z11?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Vivo iQOO Z11 — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo iQOO Z11?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (84/100 vs 27/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo iQOO Z11?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (93/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Vivo iQOO Z11?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO Z11 is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.