Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 67/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 5160); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 2,386,903).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 2386903
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 5160 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 79/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 67/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro 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 Neo9 Pro, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 29 points higher (96/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 79/100). 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 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (100/100 vs 79/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (100/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (94/100 vs 67/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | 2386903 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 5160 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 | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.5×75.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | — | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Pro Max and Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro by 131.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (100/100 vs 79/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (100/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (94/100 vs 67/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro by 29 points (96/100 vs 67/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro?
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 Neo9 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 79/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the Vivo iQOO Neo9 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 Neo9 Pro is a better fit for active users.