Fairphone 6 vs Honor Magic9
The Fairphone 6 (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Honor Magic9 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 leads — 92/100 vs 53/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4415); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor Magic9 is faster in AnTuTu (4,288,382 vs 1,027,025); the Fairphone 6 is noticeably lighter (193g vs 209g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 6
Honor Magic9
What makes Fairphone 6 better?
- Lighter: 193g vs 209g
- Overall rating 53/100
What makes Honor Magic9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4288382 vs 1027025
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1161
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3390
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4415 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 6 vs the Honor Magic9, the Honor Magic9 scores 39 points higher (92/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (99/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (100/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (86/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (99/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 and the Fairphone 6 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (100/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (86/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic9 and the Fairphone 6 are nearly equal (48/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 6 | Honor Magic9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1027025 | 4288382 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1161 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3390 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.4" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1116x2484 | 1236x2664 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4415 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 55 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1400 nits | 10000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP55 | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | 156.5×73.3×9.6 mm | 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Magic9
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 55MP
Display comparison
Fairphone 6
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1116x2484
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic9
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1236x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Fairphone 6
- 4415 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic9
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Fairphone 6 and Honor Magic9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 leads Fairphone 6 by 76.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (99/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 and the Fairphone 6 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (100/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (86/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic9 and the Fairphone 6 are nearly equal (48/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 6 or the Honor Magic9?
The Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 by 39 points (92/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 6 and the Honor Magic9?
The Fairphone 6 has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Honor Magic9 — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 6 or the Honor Magic9?
The Honor Magic9 leads on camera score (100/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 6 or the Honor Magic9?
The Honor Magic9 leads on performance (99/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 6 over the Honor Magic9?
The Fairphone 6 is a better fit for active users. The Honor Magic9 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.