Honor Magic9 Super vs Vivo V29
The Honor Magic9 Super (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo V29 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Super leads — 87/100 vs 55/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Super has the bigger battery (11000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 Super is faster in AnTuTu (4,290,399 vs 783,606); the Vivo V29 is noticeably lighter (186g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Super
Vivo V29
What makes Honor Magic9 Super better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4290399 vs 783606
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 11000 vs 4600 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Vivo V29 better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 227g
- Better portability (72/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Super vs the Vivo V29, the Honor Magic9 Super scores 32 points higher (87/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (91/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Vivo V29 (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Vivo V29 (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Vivo V29 (91/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo V29 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic9 Super (72/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Super | Vivo V29 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 4290399 | 783606 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1017 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2943 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2788 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 11000 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 13, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×76.7×8.1 mm | 164.2×74.4×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo V29
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2788
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo V29
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Super
- 11000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo V29
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Super and Vivo V29, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Super leads Vivo V29 by 447.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Vivo V29 (99/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Vivo V29 (78/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Vivo V29 (91/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo V29 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic9 Super (72/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Vivo V29?
The Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Vivo V29 by 32 points (87/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Super and the Vivo V29?
The Honor Magic9 Super has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Vivo V29 — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Vivo V29?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on camera score (78/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Vivo V29?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on performance (99/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Super over the Vivo V29?
The Honor Magic9 Super is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.