Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs Honor Magic9 Super
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Honor Magic9 Super (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Super leads — 87/100 vs 79/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Super has the bigger battery (11000 mAh vs 3998); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor Magic9 Super is faster in AnTuTu (4,290,399 vs 2,538,751); the Apple iPhone 17 Pro is noticeably lighter (206g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
Honor Magic9 Super
What makes Apple iPhone 17 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3895 vs 3639
- Lighter: 206g vs 227g
- Better camera (94/100 vs 78/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (47/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Honor Magic9 Super better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4290399 vs 2538751
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9988
- Bigger battery: 11000 vs 3998 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 92/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 37/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs the Honor Magic9 Super, the Honor Magic9 Super scores 8 points higher (87/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads (94/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (91/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super is a bit better (99/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro and the Honor Magic9 Super are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 Super (94/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (91/100 vs 37/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a bit better (47/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Pro | Honor Magic9 Super | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 4290399 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3895 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9988 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 1280x2788 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3998 mAh | 11000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 168 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 10000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | 150.0×71.9×8.8 mm | 161.8×76.7×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $1099 | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Honor Magic9 Super
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2622x1206
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic9 Super
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2788
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- 3998 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 9:51 hrs, total 26:48 hrs
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Honor Magic9 Super
- 11000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 17 Pro and Honor Magic9 Super, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Super leads Apple iPhone 17 Pro by 40.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic9 Super
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super is a bit better (99/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro and the Honor Magic9 Super are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 Super (94/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (91/100 vs 37/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a bit better (47/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Honor Magic9 Super?
The Honor Magic9 Super edges out the Apple iPhone 17 Pro by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro and the Honor Magic9 Super?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the Honor Magic9 Super — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Honor Magic9 Super?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 78/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Honor Magic9 Super?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on performance (99/100 vs 92/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Pro over the Honor Magic9 Super?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Honor Magic9 Super is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.