Honor Magic9 vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Honor Magic9 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 leads — 92/100 vs 82/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (4,704,310 vs 4,288,382).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9
Vivo iQOO 15T
What makes Honor Magic9 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3352
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10402
- Lighter: 209g vs 216g
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 97/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 65/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 75/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4704310 vs 4288382
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Honor Magic9 scores 10 points higher (92/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (100/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (86/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 and the Vivo iQOO 15T are nearly equal (99/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (100/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (86/100 vs 75/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic9 and the Vivo iQOO 15T are nearly equal (48/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 4288382 | 4704310 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3352 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 10402 | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1236x2664 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 55 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 209 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | — | $499 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 55MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1236x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Honor Magic9 by 8.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic9
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 and the Vivo iQOO 15T are nearly equal (99/100 vs 97/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (100/100 vs 65/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (86/100 vs 75/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic9 and the Vivo iQOO 15T are nearly equal (48/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Honor Magic9 is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO 15T — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Honor Magic9 has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Honor Magic9 leads on camera score (100/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Honor Magic9 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.