Honor Magic9 vs Vivo X100
The Honor Magic9 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo X100 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 leads — 92/100 vs 78/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 is faster in AnTuTu (4,288,382 vs 2,447,714).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9
Vivo X100
What makes Honor Magic9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4288382 vs 2447714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2186
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 7422
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 84/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Vivo X100 better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Lighter: 206g vs 209g
- Better portability (50/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 vs the Vivo X100, the Honor Magic9 scores 14 points higher (92/100 vs 78/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (100/100 vs 84/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (86/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Vivo X100 (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 and the Vivo X100 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Vivo X100 (100/100 vs 84/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Vivo X100 (86/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X100 and the Honor Magic9 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 | Vivo X100 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9300 | |
| AnTuTu | 4288382 | 2447714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2186 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 7422 | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1236x2664 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 55 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm | 164.1×75.2×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | — | $550 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 55MP
Vivo X100
- Main: 50MP f/1.57
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1236x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X100
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo X100
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 and Vivo X100, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 leads Vivo X100 by 75.2% 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 X100 (99/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 and the Vivo X100 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Vivo X100 (100/100 vs 84/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Vivo X100 (86/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X100 and the Honor Magic9 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 or the Vivo X100?
The Honor Magic9 is noticeably better than the Vivo X100 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 and the Vivo X100?
The Honor Magic9 has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Vivo X100 — 78/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 or the Vivo X100?
The Honor Magic9 leads on camera score (100/100 vs 84/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 or the Vivo X100?
The Honor Magic9 leads on performance (99/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 over the Vivo X100?
The Honor Magic9 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Vivo X100 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.