Honor Magic9 Super vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Honor Magic9 Super (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 87/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Super has the bigger battery (11000 mAh vs 8400); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 4,290,399).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Super
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Honor Magic9 Super better?
- Bigger battery: 11000 vs 8400 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 90/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 4290399
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 11047
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 223g vs 227g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 99/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (42/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Super vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 2 points higher (89/100 vs 87/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Honor Magic9 Super are nearly equal (100/100 vs 99/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 Super (99/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 78/100. In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super and the Vivo iQOO 16 are nearly equal (91/100 vs 90/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Honor Magic9 Super are nearly equal (42/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Super | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 4290399 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2788 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 11000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×76.7×8.1 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2788
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Super
- 11000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Super and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Honor Magic9 Super by 22.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic9 Super
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Honor Magic9 Super are nearly equal (100/100 vs 99/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 Super (99/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 78/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super and the Vivo iQOO 16 are nearly equal (91/100 vs 90/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Honor Magic9 Super are nearly equal (42/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 edges out the Honor Magic9 Super by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Super and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Honor Magic9 Super has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Super over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Honor Magic9 Super is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.