Honor Magic9 vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Honor Magic9 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 leads — 92/100 vs 89/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 8000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 4,288,382).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Honor Magic9 better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Lighter: 209g vs 223g
- Better camera (100/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 4288382
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 11047
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 8000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 99/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 86/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Honor Magic9 scores 3 points higher (92/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (100/100 vs 78/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Honor Magic9 are nearly equal (100/100 vs 99/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (100/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Honor Magic9 are nearly equal (90/100 vs 86/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (48/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 4288382 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1236x2664 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 55 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 55MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1236x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Honor Magic9 by 22.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Honor Magic9 are nearly equal (100/100 vs 99/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (100/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Honor Magic9 are nearly equal (90/100 vs 86/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (48/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Honor Magic9 edges out the Vivo iQOO 16 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Honor Magic9 has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Honor Magic9 leads on camera score (100/100 vs 78/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Honor Magic9 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.