Honor Magic8 vs Vivo iQOO Z11x
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO Z11x (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Turbo; launch prices were $625 and $170. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 53/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 983,562); the Honor Magic8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z11x doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z11x is noticeably lighter (190g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Vivo iQOO Z11x
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 983562
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1061
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3185
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 44W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z11x better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $170 vs $625
- Better portability (60/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Vivo iQOO Z11x, the Honor Magic8 scores 35 points higher (88/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 56/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Vivo iQOO Z11x — 74/100; 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 Z11x (98/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11x (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11x (85/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Vivo iQOO Z11x | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Turbo | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 983562 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3185 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6000 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 | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 166.6×78.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $170 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO Z11x
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z11x
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo iQOO Z11x
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Vivo iQOO Z11x, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Vivo iQOO Z11x by 310.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $455. Vivo iQOO Z11x was $455 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11x (98/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11x (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11x (85/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo iQOO Z11x?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11x by 35 points (88/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Vivo iQOO Z11x?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Vivo iQOO Z11x — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo iQOO Z11x?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo iQOO Z11x?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Vivo iQOO Z11x?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.