Honor Magic9 vs Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing
The Honor Magic9 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 leads — 92/100 vs 45/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 12 MP; the Honor Magic9 is faster in AnTuTu (4,288,382 vs 824,513); the Honor Magic9 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9
Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing
What makes Honor Magic9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4288382 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing better?
- Lighter: 198g vs 209g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing, the Honor Magic9 scores 47 points higher (92/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (100/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (86/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing (100/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing (86/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing is a bit better (59/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 | Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 4288382 | 824513 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 6.4" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1236x2664 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 55 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 9.0 (Pie); Funtouch 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm | 159.5×75.2×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 198 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 55MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1236x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 and Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 leads Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing by 420.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing (99/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing (100/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing (86/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing is a bit better (59/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing?
The Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing by 47 points (92/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing?
The Honor Magic9 has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing?
The Honor Magic9 leads on camera score (100/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing?
The Honor Magic9 leads on performance (99/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 over the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing?
The Honor Magic9 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.