Honor Magic9 vs Vivo V25e
The Honor Magic9 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo V25e (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 leads — 92/100 vs 47/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Magic9 is faster in AnTuTu (4,288,382 vs 554,590); the Vivo V25e is noticeably lighter (183g vs 209g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9
Vivo V25e
What makes Honor Magic9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4288382 vs 554590
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 44W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 69/100)
What makes Vivo V25e better?
- Lighter: 183g vs 209g
- Better portability (71/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 vs the Vivo V25e, the Honor Magic9 scores 45 points higher (92/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (100/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (86/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Vivo V25e (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Vivo V25e (85/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Vivo V25e (100/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Vivo V25e (86/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo V25e notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 (71/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 | Vivo V25e | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G99 | |
| AnTuTu | 4288382 | 554590 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2047 | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1236x2664 | 1080x2404 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 44W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 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 12, Funtouch 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm | 159.2×74.2×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 55MP
Vivo V25e
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1236x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo V25e
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2404
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo V25e
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 and Vivo V25e, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 leads Vivo V25e by 673.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Vivo V25e (99/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Vivo V25e (85/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Vivo V25e (100/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Vivo V25e (86/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo V25e notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 (71/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 or the Vivo V25e?
The Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Vivo V25e by 45 points (92/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 and the Vivo V25e?
The Honor Magic9 has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Vivo V25e — 47/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 or the Vivo V25e?
The Honor Magic9 leads on camera score (100/100 vs 45/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 or the Vivo V25e?
The Honor Magic9 leads on performance (99/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 over the Vivo V25e?
The Honor Magic9 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.