Honor Magic9 Super vs Vivo S30
The Honor Magic9 Super (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo S30 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Super leads — 87/100 vs 68/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Super has the bigger battery (11000 mAh vs 6500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 Super is faster in AnTuTu (4,290,399 vs 1,329,936); the Vivo S30 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Super
Vivo S30
What makes Honor Magic9 Super better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4290399 vs 1329936
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1270
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4106
- Bigger battery: 11000 vs 6500 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 66/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 68/100)
What makes Vivo S30 better?
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Lighter: 192g vs 227g
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Super vs the Vivo S30, the Honor Magic9 Super scores 19 points higher (87/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (99/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (78/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (91/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Vivo S30 (99/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo S30 and the Honor Magic9 Super are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super is a bit better (78/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super notably outperforms the Vivo S30 (91/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S30 notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 Super (69/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Super | Vivo S30 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 4290399 | 1329936 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1270 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4106 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2788 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 11000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×76.7×8.1 mm | 160.2×74.4×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $345 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo S30
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2788
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo S30
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Super
- 11000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo S30
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Super and Vivo S30, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Super leads Vivo S30 by 222.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic9 Super
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Vivo S30 (99/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo S30 and the Honor Magic9 Super are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super is a bit better (78/100 vs 64/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super notably outperforms the Vivo S30 (91/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo S30 notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 Super (69/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Vivo S30?
The Honor Magic9 Super is noticeably better than the Vivo S30 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Super and the Vivo S30?
The Honor Magic9 Super has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Vivo S30 — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Vivo S30?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on camera score (78/100 vs 64/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Vivo S30?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on performance (99/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Super over the Vivo S30?
The Honor Magic9 Super is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo S30 is a better fit for active users.