Honor Magic8 vs Vivo iQOO Z11i
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO Z11i (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2; launch prices were $625 and $175. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 39/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 568,395); the Honor Magic8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z11i doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Vivo iQOO Z11i
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 568395
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 915
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2115
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 205g vs 209g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z11i better?
- Cheaper at launch: $175 vs $625
- Overall rating 39/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Vivo iQOO Z11i, the Honor Magic8 scores 49 points higher (88/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Vivo iQOO Z11i — 46/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11i (98/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11i (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11i (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11i (85/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Vivo iQOO Z11i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 568395 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 915 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2115 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 15W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 167.4×77.1×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $175 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO Z11i
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z11i
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo iQOO Z11i
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Vivo iQOO Z11i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Vivo iQOO Z11i by 610.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $450. Vivo iQOO Z11i was $450 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11i (98/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11i (85/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11i (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11i (85/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo iQOO Z11i?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11i by 49 points (88/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Vivo iQOO Z11i?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Vivo iQOO Z11i — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo iQOO Z11i?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo iQOO Z11i?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Vivo iQOO Z11i?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.