Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+ (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 73/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 2,342,433).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 2342433
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 5500 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 70/100)
What makes vivo iQOO Neo9S 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 Neo9S Pro+, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 23 points higher (96/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+ (100/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+ is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+ (100/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+ (94/100 vs 70/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | 2342433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 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 14, OriginOS 4 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1400 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.5×75.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | — | 193 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
vivo iQOO Neo9S 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 Neo9S Pro+
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Pro Max and vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+ by 135.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+ (100/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the vivo iQOO Neo9S 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 Neo9S Pro+ (100/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+ (94/100 vs 70/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+ by 23 points (96/100 vs 73/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+ — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the vivo iQOO Neo9S 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 Neo9S Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.