Honor Magic9 Super vs Vivo S21 Pro
The Honor Magic9 Super (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo S21 Pro (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9300+. 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 5500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 Super is faster in AnTuTu (4,290,399 vs 2,348,248).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Super
Vivo S21 Pro
What makes Honor Magic9 Super better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4290399 vs 2348248
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2249
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 7352
- Bigger battery: 11000 vs 5500 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 83/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Vivo S21 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Better camera (81/100 vs 78/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Super vs the Vivo S21 Pro, 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 83/100). 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 S21 Pro (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo S21 Pro and the Honor Magic9 Super are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S21 Pro and the Honor Magic9 Super are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super notably outperforms the Vivo S21 Pro (91/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Super | Vivo S21 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ | |
| AnTuTu | 4290399 | 2348248 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2249 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 7352 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2788 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 11000 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 15, OriginOS 5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×76.7×8.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 227 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo S21 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2788
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo S21 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Super
- 11000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo S21 Pro
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Super and Vivo S21 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Super leads Vivo S21 Pro by 82.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super notably outperforms the Vivo S21 Pro (99/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo S21 Pro and the Honor Magic9 Super are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo S21 Pro and the Honor Magic9 Super are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super notably outperforms the Vivo S21 Pro (91/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Vivo S21 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Super edges out the Vivo S21 Pro 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 S21 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Super has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Vivo S21 Pro — 79/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Vivo S21 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on performance (99/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Super over the Vivo S21 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Super is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo S21 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.