Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs Vivo iQOO Z8x
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the Vivo iQOO Z8x (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 50/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 737,054); the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z8x doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Vivo iQOO Z8x
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 737054
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 930
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 2700
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 6000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z8x better?
- Overall rating 50/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the Vivo iQOO Z8x, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 46 points higher (96/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z8x (100/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z8x (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z8x (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z8x (94/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | Vivo iQOO Z8x | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | 737054 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 930 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 2700 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 1080x2388 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 13, OriginOS 3 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.6×75.8×9.1 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 Z8x
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z8x
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo iQOO Z8x
- 6000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Pro Max and Vivo iQOO Z8x, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Vivo iQOO Z8x by 649.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z8x (100/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z8x (85/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z8x (100/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z8x (94/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO Z8x?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z8x by 46 points (96/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Vivo iQOO Z8x?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the Vivo iQOO Z8x — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO Z8x?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO Z8x?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the Vivo iQOO Z8x?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.