Honor Magic8 vs Vivo iQOO Z6
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO Z6 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 45/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 592,015); the Honor Magic8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z6 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z6 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Vivo iQOO Z6
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z6 better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 205g
- Better portability (65/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Vivo iQOO Z6, the Honor Magic8 scores 43 points higher (88/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (98/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 is a bit better (65/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Vivo iQOO Z6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2101 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 18W | |
| 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 | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, Funtouch 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 164.0×75.8×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO Z6
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z6
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo iQOO Z6
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Vivo iQOO Z6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Vivo iQOO Z6 by 582.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO Z6
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (98/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (85/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (87/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (85/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 is a bit better (65/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo iQOO Z6?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 by 43 points (88/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Vivo iQOO Z6?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Vivo iQOO Z6 — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo iQOO Z6?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo iQOO Z6?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Vivo iQOO Z6?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.