Honor Magic V2 vs vivo iQOO Neo 9
Compare Honor Magic V2 vs vivo iQOO Neo 9 side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Leading Version vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 5000mAh vs 5160mAh…
Honor
Honor Magic V2
$699
3categories won
vivo
iQOO Neo 9
$699
6categories won
4 categories tied · 13 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
vivo iQOO Neo 9 takes the overall win
The vivo iQOO Neo 9 proves superior overall against the Honor Magic V2, outperforming on battery endurance and daily usability. In camera testing, the two devices offer similar flexibility, while battery endurance leans towards the iQOO Neo 9. Choose the iQOO Neo 9 if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Honor Magic V2 if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.
iQOO Neo 9 takes battery honors offering 5,160 mAh alongside 120W charging.
Both handsets deliver top-tier speed with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Leading Version and smooth everyday multitasking.
Both camera setups are closely matched for daily street photography and low-light shooting.
Both handsets sit in the exact same pricing bracket around $699.
Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.
Honor Magic V2 vs iQOO Neo 9: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Honor Magic V2 | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 7.92" | 6.78" |
| Resolution | 2156 x 2344Winner | 1260 x 2800 |
| Pixel density | 402 ppi | 453 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 HzWinner |
| Peak brightness | 1600 nitsWinner | 1400 nits |
Performance
| Specification | Honor Magic V2 | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Leading Version | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| AnTuTu score | 1,580,000 | 1,620,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 5450 | 5440 |
Camera
| Specification | Honor Magic V2 | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Selfie camera | 16 MP | 16 MP |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 8K@30fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Honor Magic V2 | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,160 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 66 W | 120 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
Design
| Specification | Honor Magic V2 | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 231 g | 190 gWinner |
| Thickness | 4.7 mmWinner | 8 mm |
| Water resistance | No official IP rating | IP54 |
Software and support
| Specification | Honor Magic V2 | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | 13 (Upgradable to 14, MagicOS 8.0) | 14 |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Honor Magic V2 | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $699 | $699 |
Honor Magic V2
Honor Magic V2 revolutionized book-style foldables with a record-shattering 9.9mm folded thickness (4.7mm unfolded), weighing only 231g, featuring dual 3840Hz PWM dimming displays, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Leading Version silicon, and dual silicon-carbon 5000mAh battery.
- Display
- 7.92"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Leading Version
- Battery
- 5,000mAh
- Software
- 13 (Upgradable to 14, MagicOS 8.0)
vivo iQOO Neo 9
iQOO Neo 9 brings flagship Sony IMX920 camera sensor from the X100, 144Hz LTPO AMOLED screen, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 silicon, and 120W charging into an aggressively priced powerhouse.
- Display
- 6.78"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
- Battery
- 5,160mAh
- Software
- 14