Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs Vivo iQOO 15R
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the Vivo iQOO 15R (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 72/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 6500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 2,817,788).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Vivo iQOO 15R
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 2817788
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 2833
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 9119
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 6500 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 89/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 74/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15R better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the Vivo iQOO 15R, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 24 points higher (96/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 89/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15R (100/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15R (94/100 vs 74/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | Vivo iQOO 15R | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | 2817788 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 157.6×74.4×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | — | 197 g | |
| Launch price | — | $450 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO 15R
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15R
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo iQOO 15R
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Pro Max and Vivo iQOO 15R, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Vivo iQOO 15R by 96.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 89/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15R (100/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15R (94/100 vs 74/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15R by 24 points (96/100 vs 72/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the Vivo iQOO 15R — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 89/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the Vivo iQOO 15R?
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 15R is a better fit for gamers and power users.