Honor Magic9 vs Vivo iQOO 12 Pro
The Honor Magic9 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 leads — 92/100 vs 82/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 is faster in AnTuTu (4,288,382 vs 2,433,337).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9
Vivo iQOO 12 Pro
What makes Honor Magic9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4288382 vs 2433337
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5100 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 79/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 12 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 205g vs 209g
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 vs the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro, the Honor Magic9 scores 10 points higher (92/100 vs 82/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (100/100 vs 79/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro (100/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 and the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro are nearly equal (86/100 vs 82/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro and the Honor Magic9 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 | Vivo iQOO 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4288382 | 2433337 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1236x2664 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 55 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, Funtouch 14 (International), OriginOS 4 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm | 164.6×75.4×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | — | $810 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 55MP
Vivo iQOO 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1236x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 12 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO 12 Pro
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 and Vivo iQOO 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 leads Vivo iQOO 12 Pro by 76.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic9
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro (99/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro (100/100 vs 79/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 and the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro are nearly equal (86/100 vs 82/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro and the Honor Magic9 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 or the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 and the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 or the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 leads on camera score (100/100 vs 79/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 or the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 leads on performance (99/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 over the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.