Honor Magic9 vs Vivo T5x
The Honor Magic9 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo T5x (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Turbo. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 leads — 92/100 vs 53/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7200); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 is faster in AnTuTu (4,288,382 vs 953,150); the Honor Magic9 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo T5x doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9
Vivo T5x
What makes Honor Magic9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4288382 vs 953150
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1061
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3185
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7200 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 44W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 209g vs 219g
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 65/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Vivo T5x better?
- Overall rating 53/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 vs the Vivo T5x, the Honor Magic9 scores 39 points higher (92/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (99/100 vs 57/100). 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 T5x (99/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Vivo T5x (85/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Vivo T5x (100/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Vivo T5x (86/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 | Vivo T5x | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Turbo | |
| AnTuTu | 4288382 | 953150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3185 | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1236x2664 | 1080x2344 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 7200 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 | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16, OriginOS 6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm | 166.6×78.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $225 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 55MP
Vivo T5x
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1236x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo T5x
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo T5x
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 and Vivo T5x, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 leads Vivo T5x by 349.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic9
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Vivo T5x (99/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Vivo T5x (85/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Vivo T5x (100/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Vivo T5x (86/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 or the Vivo T5x?
The Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Vivo T5x by 39 points (92/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 and the Vivo T5x?
The Honor Magic9 has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Vivo T5x — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 or the Vivo T5x?
The Honor Magic9 leads on camera score (100/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 or the Vivo T5x?
The Honor Magic9 leads on performance (99/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 over the Vivo T5x?
The Honor Magic9 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.