Honor Magic9 vs Vivo iQOO Z11
The Honor Magic9 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO Z11 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 leads — 92/100 vs 65/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z11 has the bigger battery (9020 mAh vs 8000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 is faster in AnTuTu (4,288,382 vs 2,120,347); the Honor Magic9 is noticeably lighter (209g vs 228g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9
Vivo iQOO Z11
What makes Honor Magic9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4288382 vs 2120347
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1555
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6405
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 209g vs 228g
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 77/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z11 better?
- Bigger battery: 9020 vs 8000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 vs the Vivo iQOO Z11, the Honor Magic9 scores 27 points higher (92/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (99/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (100/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11 (99/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 and the Honor Magic9 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11 (100/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (86/100 vs 78/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (48/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 | Vivo iQOO Z11 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 | |
| AnTuTu | 4288382 | 2120347 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1555 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 6405 | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1236x2664 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 9020 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 55 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm | 163.7×76.2×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 228 g | |
| Launch price | — | $290 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 55MP
Vivo iQOO Z11
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1236x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z11
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO Z11
- 9020 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 and Vivo iQOO Z11, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 leads Vivo iQOO Z11 by 102.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic9
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11 (99/100 vs 77/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 and the Honor Magic9 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11 (100/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (86/100 vs 78/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (48/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 or the Vivo iQOO Z11?
The Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11 by 27 points (92/100 vs 65/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 and the Vivo iQOO Z11?
The Honor Magic9 has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Vivo iQOO Z11 — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 or the Vivo iQOO Z11?
The Honor Magic9 leads on camera score (100/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 or the Vivo iQOO Z11?
The Honor Magic9 leads on performance (99/100 vs 77/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 over the Vivo iQOO Z11?
The Honor Magic9 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO Z11 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.