Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs Vivo S16 Pro
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the Vivo S16 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 58/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 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 S16 Pro
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 4600 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Vivo S16 Pro better?
- Overall rating 58/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the Vivo S16 Pro, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 38 points higher (96/100 vs 58/100). 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 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo S16 Pro (100/100 vs 64/100). 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 S16 Pro (100/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo S16 Pro (94/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | Vivo S16 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 13, Origin OS 3 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.1×74.8×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | — | 182 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo S16 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo S16 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo S16 Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Pro Max and Vivo S16 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Vivo S16 Pro 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 S16 Pro (100/100 vs 64/100).
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 S16 Pro (100/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo S16 Pro (94/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Vivo S16 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo S16 Pro by 38 points (96/100 vs 58/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Vivo S16 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the Vivo S16 Pro — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Vivo S16 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Vivo S16 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the Vivo S16 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 S16 Pro is a better fit for active users.