Honor Magic9 vs Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China)
The Honor Magic9 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China) (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 leads — 92/100 vs 73/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5160); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 is faster in AnTuTu (4,288,382 vs 2,447,714); the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China) is noticeably lighter (190g vs 209g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9
Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China)
What makes Honor Magic9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4288382 vs 2447714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2186
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 7422
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5160 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 67/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China) better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 190g vs 209g
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 vs the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China), the Honor Magic9 scores 19 points higher (92/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (100/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (86/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China) (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China) is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China) (100/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China) (86/100 vs 67/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 (65/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 | Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9300 | |
| AnTuTu | 4288382 | 2447714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2186 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 7422 | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1236x2664 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 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 14, OriginOS 4 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 1400 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm | 163.5×75.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 55MP
Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1236x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China)
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China)
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 and Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 leads Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China) by 75.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China) (99/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China) is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China) (100/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China) (86/100 vs 67/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 (65/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 or the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China)?
The Honor Magic9 is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China) — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 and the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China)?
The Honor Magic9 has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China) — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 or the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China)?
The Honor Magic9 leads on camera score (100/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 or the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China)?
The Honor Magic9 leads on performance (99/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 over the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (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 Neo9 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.