Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. 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 8000); the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 4,704,310).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Vivo iQOO 15T
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 4704310
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 3352
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 10402
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 8000 mAh
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 97/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 65/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 75/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
- 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 15T, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 14 points higher (96/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Vivo iQOO 15T are nearly equal (100/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (100/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (94/100 vs 75/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | 4704310 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 3352 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 10402 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Weight | — | 216 g | |
| Launch price | — | $499 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Pro Max and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Vivo iQOO 15T by 17.4% 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 and the Vivo iQOO 15T are nearly equal (100/100 vs 97/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (100/100 vs 65/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (94/100 vs 75/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO 15T — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
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 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.