Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs Vivo iQOO Z9s
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the Vivo iQOO Z9s (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 53/100 (a 43-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 879,714); the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9s doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Vivo iQOO Z9s
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 1001
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 2918
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9s better?
- Overall rating 53/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the Vivo iQOO Z9s, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 43 points higher (96/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9s (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9s (100/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9s (94/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | Vivo iQOO Z9s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 1001 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 2918 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 44W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 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 | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.7×75.0×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | — | 180 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO Z9s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9s
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo iQOO Z9s
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Pro Max and Vivo iQOO Z9s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Vivo iQOO Z9s by 528.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9s (100/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9s (100/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9s (94/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO Z9s?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9s by 43 points (96/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Vivo iQOO Z9s?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9s — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO Z9s?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO Z9s?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the Vivo iQOO Z9s?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.