Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 89/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 8400); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 5,498,720).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 5498720
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 8400 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 40W
- Better camera (100/100 vs 78/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 90/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 4301
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 12490
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 7 points higher (96/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 78/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (100/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Vivo iQOO 16 are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | — | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Pro Max and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Vivo iQOO 16 by 0.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic9 Pro Max
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (100/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Vivo iQOO 16 are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max edges out the Vivo iQOO 16 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 78/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the Vivo iQOO 16?
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 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.