Honor Magic8 vs Vivo iQOO Z11S
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO Z11S (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7500; launch prices were $625 and $296. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 57/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z11S has the bigger battery (10000 mAh vs 7000); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 1,099,769); the Honor Magic8 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Vivo iQOO Z11S
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 1099769
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1089
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3276
- Faster charging: 90W vs 44W
- Lighter: 205g vs 225g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 68/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z11S better?
- Bigger battery: 10000 vs 7000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $296 vs $625
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Vivo iQOO Z11S, the Honor Magic8 scores 31 points higher (88/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Vivo iQOO Z11S — 54/100; 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 Z11S (98/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11S is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11S (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11S (85/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11S (56/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Vivo iQOO Z11S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 7500 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 1099769 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1089 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3276 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 10000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 44W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 / OriginOS 6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 163.9×76.5×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $296 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO Z11S
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z11S
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo iQOO Z11S
- 10000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Vivo iQOO Z11S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Vivo iQOO Z11S by 267.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $329. Vivo iQOO Z11S was $329 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11S (98/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11S is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11S (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11S (85/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11S (56/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo iQOO Z11S?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11S by 31 points (88/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Vivo iQOO Z11S?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Vivo iQOO Z11S — 57/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo iQOO Z11S?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo iQOO Z11S?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Vivo iQOO Z11S?
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 Z11S is a better fit for active users.