Honor Magic9 Super vs Vivo iQOO 12
The Honor Magic9 Super (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO 12 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Super leads — 87/100 vs 79/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Super has the bigger battery (11000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 Super is faster in AnTuTu (4,290,399 vs 2,333,285); the Vivo iQOO 12 is noticeably lighter (212g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Super
Vivo iQOO 12
What makes Honor Magic9 Super better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4290399 vs 2333285
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 11000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 82/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 12 better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 212g vs 227g
- Better camera (79/100 vs 78/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Super vs the Vivo iQOO 12, the Honor Magic9 Super scores 8 points higher (87/100 vs 79/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (91/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 12 (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 Super (99/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 and the Honor Magic9 Super are nearly equal (79/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 12 (91/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 is a bit better (51/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Super | Vivo iQOO 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4290399 | 2333285 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2788 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 11000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×76.7×8.1 mm | 163.2×75.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 212 g | |
| Launch price | — | $550 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2788
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 12
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Super
- 11000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO 12
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Super and Vivo iQOO 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Super leads Vivo iQOO 12 by 83.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic9 Super
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 12 (99/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 Super (99/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 and the Honor Magic9 Super are nearly equal (79/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 12 (91/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 is a bit better (51/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Vivo iQOO 12?
The Honor Magic9 Super edges out the Vivo iQOO 12 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Super and the Vivo iQOO 12?
The Honor Magic9 Super has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Vivo iQOO 12 — 79/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Vivo iQOO 12?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on performance (99/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Super over the Vivo iQOO 12?
The Honor Magic9 Super is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.