Honor Magic9 vs Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China)
The Honor Magic9 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 leads — 92/100 vs 60/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4700); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Magic9 is faster in AnTuTu (4,288,382 vs 1,294,871); the Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China) is noticeably lighter (194g vs 209g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9
Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China)
What makes Honor Magic9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4288382 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4700 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China) better?
- Lighter: 194g vs 209g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 vs the Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China), the Honor Magic9 scores 32 points higher (92/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (99/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (100/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (86/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China) (99/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China) (100/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China) (86/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China) is a bit better (57/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 | Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 4288382 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1236x2664 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4700 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 55 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 12, Origin OS Ocean | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm | 163.0×76.2×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 194 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 55MP
Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China)
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1236x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China)
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China)
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 and Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 leads Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China) by 231.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China) (99/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China) (100/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China) (86/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China) is a bit better (57/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 or the Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China)?
The Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China) by 32 points (92/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 and the Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China)?
The Honor Magic9 has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China) — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 or the Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China)?
The Honor Magic9 leads on camera score (100/100 vs 45/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 or the Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China)?
The Honor Magic9 leads on performance (99/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 over the Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China)?
The Honor Magic9 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China) is a better fit for active users.