Honor Magic9 Super vs Vivo X90
The Honor Magic9 Super (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo X90 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Super leads — 87/100 vs 65/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Super has the bigger battery (11000 mAh vs 4810); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 Super is faster in AnTuTu (4,290,399 vs 1,755,232); the Vivo X90 is noticeably lighter (196g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Super
Vivo X90
What makes Honor Magic9 Super better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4290399 vs 1755232
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1745
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4351
- Bigger battery: 11000 vs 4810 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 73/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 47/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 61/100)
What makes Vivo X90 better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Lighter: 196g vs 227g
- Better portability (56/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Super vs the Vivo X90, the Honor Magic9 Super scores 22 points higher (87/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (99/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (78/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (91/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super notably outperforms the Vivo X90 (99/100 vs 73/100). 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 X90 (78/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Vivo X90 (91/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X90 notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 Super (56/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Super | Vivo X90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9200 | |
| AnTuTu | 4290399 | 1755232 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1745 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4351 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2788 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 11000 mAh | 4810 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 13, Funtouch 13 (Global), Origin OS 3 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×76.7×8.1 mm | 164.1×74.4×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo X90
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2788
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X90
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Super
- 11000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo X90
- 4810 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Super and Vivo X90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Super leads Vivo X90 by 144.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super notably outperforms the Vivo X90 (99/100 vs 73/100).
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 X90 (78/100 vs 47/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Vivo X90 (91/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X90 notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 Super (56/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Vivo X90?
The Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Vivo X90 by 22 points (87/100 vs 65/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Super and the Vivo X90?
The Honor Magic9 Super has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Vivo X90 — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Vivo X90?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on camera score (78/100 vs 47/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Vivo X90?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on performance (99/100 vs 73/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Super over the Vivo X90?
The Honor Magic9 Super is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo X90 is a better fit for active users.