Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs Vivo iQOO U5x
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the Vivo iQOO U5x (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 34/100 (a 62-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 424,216); the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO U5x doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Vivo iQOO U5x
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO U5x better?
- Overall rating 34/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the Vivo iQOO U5x, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 62 points higher (96/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5x (100/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5x (85/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5x (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5x (94/100 vs 66/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | Vivo iQOO U5x | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | 424216 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 412 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 1423 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 11, Origin OS Ocean | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.0×75.2×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | — | 179 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO U5x
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO U5x
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo iQOO U5x
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Pro Max and Vivo iQOO U5x, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Vivo iQOO U5x by 1202.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5x (100/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5x (85/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5x (100/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5x (94/100 vs 66/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO U5x?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5x by 62 points (96/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Vivo iQOO U5x?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the Vivo iQOO U5x — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO U5x?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO U5x?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the Vivo iQOO U5x?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.