Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs Vivo iQOO 11S
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the Vivo iQOO 11S (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 66/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 4700); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 1,757,044).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Vivo iQOO 11S
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 4700 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 58/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 11S better?
- Faster charging: 200W vs 100W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the Vivo iQOO 11S, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 30 points higher (96/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 11S (100/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 11S is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 11S (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 11S (94/100 vs 58/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | Vivo iQOO 11S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO4 AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 4700 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 200W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 13, OriginOS 3 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.9×77.1×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | — | 207 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO 11S
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 11S
- 6.8" LTPO4 AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo iQOO 11S
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 200W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Pro Max and Vivo iQOO 11S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Vivo iQOO 11S by 214.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 11S (100/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 11S is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 11S (100/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 11S (94/100 vs 58/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO 11S?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 11S by 30 points (96/100 vs 66/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Vivo iQOO 11S?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the Vivo iQOO 11S — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO 11S?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO 11S?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the Vivo iQOO 11S?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO 11S is a better fit for active users.