Honor Magic V3 vs vivo iQOO Neo 9
Compare Honor Magic V3 vs vivo iQOO Neo 9 side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 5150mAh vs 5160mAh battery, $1699 vs $699…
Honor
Magic V3
$1,699
7categories won
vivo
iQOO Neo 9
$699
5categories won
1 categories tied · 13 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Honor Magic V3 takes the overall win
The Honor Magic V3 claims the overall win over the vivo iQOO Neo 9, delivering a stronger technical package across gaming and photography. For battery longevity and charging speed, the iQOO Neo 9 takes the lead, while the Magic V3 is the clear choice for demanding 3D gaming and heavy multitasking. Choose the Magic V3 if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the iQOO Neo 9 if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
iQOO Neo 9 takes battery honors offering 5,160 mAh alongside 120W charging.
Magic V3 leads gaming and raw performance powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and 16GB RAM.
Magic V3 wins photography with 50MP main imaging and 3.5x dedicated optical zoom.
iQOO Neo 9 wins on budget and value at $699 compared to $1699.
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.
Magic V3 vs iQOO Neo 9: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Magic V3 | 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 | 1800 nitsWinner | 1400 nits |
Performance
| Specification | Magic V3 | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| Process node | 4 nm | — |
| AnTuTu score | 2,040,000Winner | 1,620,000 |
| Geekbench multi | 6780Winner | 5440 |
| Maximum RAM | 16 GB | — |
| Maximum storage | 1TB | — |
Camera
| Specification | Magic V3 | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | — |
| Rear cameras | 3 | — |
| Optical zoom | 3.5x | — |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | — |
| Selfie camera | 20 MPWinner | 16 MP |
| Max video | 4K at 60fps Dolby Vision | 8K@30fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Magic V3 | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,150 mAh | 5,160 mAh |
| Wired charging | 66 W | 120 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | 50 WWinner | No |
Design
| Specification | Magic V3 | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 226 g | 190 gWinner |
| Thickness | 4.35 mmWinner | 8 mm |
| Water resistance | IPX8 | IP54 |
| Build | Super Steel hinge, aerospace fiber back, Anti-scratch NanoCrystal Shield, titanium vapor chamber | — |
Software and support
| Specification | Magic V3 | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 14 | 14 |
| OS updates | 4 years | — |
| Security updates | 5 years | — |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Magic V3 | 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 | $1,699 | $699Winner |
Honor Magic V3
The Honor Magic V3 shattered all physical records for book-style foldables, measuring an unimaginable 9.2mm folded and 4.35mm unfolded, weighing just 226g, while packing Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, a 50MP periscope telephoto, 50W wireless charging, and IPX8 water resistance.
- Display
- 7.92"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,150mAh
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
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