Honor Magic9 vs Vivo S2
The Honor Magic9 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo S2 (2026) runs on the Dimensity 7360 Turbo. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 leads — 92/100 vs 56/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7050); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 is faster in AnTuTu (4,288,382 vs 925,409).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9
Vivo S2
What makes Honor Magic9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4288382 vs 925409
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1025
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2882
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7050 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 44W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 56/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Vivo S2 better?
- Overall rating 56/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 vs the Vivo S2, the Honor Magic9 scores 36 points higher (92/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (99/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (100/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (86/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Vivo S2 (99/100 vs 56/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 and the Vivo S2 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Vivo S2 (100/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Vivo S2 (86/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 | Vivo S2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Dimensity 7360 Turbo | |
| AnTuTu | 4288382 | 925409 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1025 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2882 | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1236x2664 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 7050 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 | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 209 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 55MP
Vivo S2
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1236x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo S2
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo S2
- 7050 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 and Vivo S2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 leads Vivo S2 by 363.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Vivo S2 (99/100 vs 56/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 and the Vivo S2 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Vivo S2 (100/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Vivo S2 (86/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 or the Vivo S2?
The Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Vivo S2 by 36 points (92/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 and the Vivo S2?
The Honor Magic9 has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Vivo S2 — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 or the Vivo S2?
The Honor Magic9 leads on camera score (100/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 or the Vivo S2?
The Honor Magic9 leads on performance (99/100 vs 56/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 over the Vivo S2?
The Honor Magic9 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.