Honor Magic9 vs Vivo iQOO Z11S
The Honor Magic9 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO Z11S (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 leads — 92/100 vs 57/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z11S has the bigger battery (10000 mAh vs 8000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 is faster in AnTuTu (4,288,382 vs 1,102,456); the Honor Magic9 is noticeably lighter (209g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9
Vivo iQOO Z11S
What makes Honor Magic9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4288382 vs 1102456
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1089
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3276
- Faster charging: 80W vs 44W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 209g vs 225g
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 68/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z11S better?
- Bigger battery: 10000 vs 8000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 vs the Vivo iQOO Z11S, the Honor Magic9 scores 35 points higher (92/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (99/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (86/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11S (99/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11S is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11S (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11S (86/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (48/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 | Vivo iQOO Z11S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 7500 | |
| AnTuTu | 4288382 | 1102456 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1089 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3276 | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1236x2664 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 10000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 44W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 55 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 / OriginOS 6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm | 163.9×76.5×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $296 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 55MP
Vivo iQOO Z11S
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1236x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z11S
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO Z11S
- 10000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 and Vivo iQOO Z11S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 leads Vivo iQOO Z11S by 289.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic9
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11S (99/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11S is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11S (100/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11S (86/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (48/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 or the Vivo iQOO Z11S?
The Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11S by 35 points (92/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 and the Vivo iQOO Z11S?
The Honor Magic9 has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Vivo iQOO Z11S — 57/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 or the Vivo iQOO Z11S?
The Honor Magic9 leads on camera score (100/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 or the Vivo iQOO Z11S?
The Honor Magic9 leads on performance (99/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 over the Vivo iQOO Z11S?
The Honor Magic9 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO Z11S is a better fit for active users.