Honor Magic8 vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 58/100 (a 30-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 1,027,925).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 1027925
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1131
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3111
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 194g vs 205g
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China), the Honor Magic8 scores 30 points higher (88/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) (98/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) (85/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 1027925 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1131 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3111 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 80W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, OriginOS 4 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 163.7×75.9×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 194 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Vivo iQOO Z9 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) by 292.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) (98/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) (87/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) (85/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) by 30 points (88/100 vs 58/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.