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; launch prices were $625 and $290. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 65/100 (a 23-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 2,120,347); the Honor Magic8 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 228g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Vivo iQOO Z11
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 2120347
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1555
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6405
- Lighter: 205g vs 228g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 77/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z11 better?
- Bigger battery: 9020 vs 7000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $290 vs $625
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Vivo iQOO Z11, the Honor Magic8 scores 23 points higher (88/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 32/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Vivo iQOO Z11 — 70/100; 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 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11 (98/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11 (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 78/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11 (56/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Vivo iQOO Z11 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 2120347 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1555 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 6405 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $625 | $290 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO Z11
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z11
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo iQOO Z11
- 9020 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Vivo iQOO Z11, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Vivo iQOO Z11 by 90.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $335. Vivo iQOO Z11 was $335 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11 (98/100 vs 77/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11 (87/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 78/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11 (56/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo iQOO Z11?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11 by 23 points (88/100 vs 65/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Vivo iQOO Z11?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Vivo iQOO Z11 — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo iQOO Z11?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo iQOO Z11?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 77/100).
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, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Z11 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.