Honor Magic8 vs Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 65/100 (a 23-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 1,805,187).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 1805187
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5179
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo 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 Turbo, the Honor Magic8 scores 23 points higher (88/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo (85/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 1805187 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1923 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 5179 | |
| 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 | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 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 | 163.7×76.0×8.0 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 Turbo
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo by 123.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo (98/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo (87/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo (85/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo by 23 points (88/100 vs 65/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo?
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 Z9 Turbo is a better fit for active users.