Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs Vivo iQOO 12 Pro
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 82/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 2,433,337).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Vivo iQOO 12 Pro
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 2433337
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 5100 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 79/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 12 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 120W 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 12 Pro, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 14 points higher (96/100 vs 82/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 82/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro (100/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro (100/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | Vivo iQOO 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | 2433337 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, Funtouch 14 (International), OriginOS 4 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.6×75.4×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | — | 205 g | |
| Launch price | — | $810 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 12 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo iQOO 12 Pro
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Pro Max and Vivo iQOO 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Vivo iQOO 12 Pro by 127.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic9 Pro Max
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro (100/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro (100/100 vs 79/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 79/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro?
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 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.