Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs Vivo Z3i
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the Vivo Z3i (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P60. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 26/100 (a 70-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 3315); the main camera is 200 MP vs 16 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 314,537); the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Z3i doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Vivo Z3i
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 314537
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 341
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 779
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 3315 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 20/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 57/100)
What makes Vivo Z3i better?
- Overall rating 26/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the Vivo Z3i, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 70 points higher (96/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 20/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Z3i (100/100 vs 20/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo Z3i (85/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Z3i (100/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Z3i (94/100 vs 12/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | Vivo Z3i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | MediaTek Helio P60 | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | 314537 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 341 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 779 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.3" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 1080x2280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 3315 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 24 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 8.1 (Oreo) | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 156.0×75.6×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | — | 164 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo Z3i
- Main: 16MP f/2.0
- Front: 24MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Z3i
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2280
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo Z3i
- 3315 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Pro Max and Vivo Z3i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Vivo Z3i by 1656.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Z3i (100/100 vs 20/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo Z3i (85/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Z3i (100/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Z3i (94/100 vs 12/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Vivo Z3i?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Z3i by 70 points (96/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Vivo Z3i?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the Vivo Z3i — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Vivo Z3i?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 17/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Vivo Z3i?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 20/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the Vivo Z3i?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.