Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs Vivo iQOO Z8
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the Vivo iQOO Z8 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 55/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 1,240,821).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Vivo iQOO Z8
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 1240821
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 1239
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 3962
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z8 better?
- Overall rating 55/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the Vivo iQOO Z8, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 41 points higher (96/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z8 (100/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z8 (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z8 (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z8 (94/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | Vivo iQOO Z8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | 1240821 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 1239 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 3962 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.6" LCDIPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 1080x2388 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 13, OriginOS 3 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.6×75.8×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | — | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO Z8
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z8
- 6.6" LCDIPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo iQOO Z8
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Pro Max and Vivo iQOO Z8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Vivo iQOO Z8 by 345.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z8 (100/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z8 (85/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z8 (100/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z8 (94/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO Z8?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z8 by 41 points (96/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Vivo iQOO Z8?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the Vivo iQOO Z8 — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO Z8?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO Z8?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the Vivo iQOO Z8?
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 Z8 is a better fit for active users.