Honor 500 Pro (China) vs Honor Magic9 Super
The Honor 500 Pro (China) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, 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 84/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Super has the bigger battery (11000 mAh vs 8000); the Honor Magic9 Super is faster in AnTuTu (4,290,399 vs 3,126,402); the Honor 500 Pro (China) is noticeably lighter (201g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 500 Pro (China)
Honor Magic9 Super
What makes Honor 500 Pro (China) better?
- Lighter: 201g vs 227g
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Honor Magic9 Super better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4290399 vs 3126402
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9287
- Bigger battery: 11000 vs 8000 mAh
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 91/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 86/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 500 Pro (China) vs the Honor Magic9 Super, the Honor Magic9 Super scores 3 points higher (87/100 vs 84/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super is a bit better (99/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) and the Honor Magic9 Super are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 78/100. In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super is a bit better (91/100 vs 86/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 Super (60/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 500 Pro (China) | Honor Magic9 Super | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 4290399 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.8" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2736 | 1280x2788 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 11000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 10000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm | 161.8×76.7×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor Magic9 Super
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic9 Super
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2788
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Honor Magic9 Super
- 11000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 500 Pro (China) and Honor Magic9 Super, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Super leads Honor 500 Pro (China) by 27.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super is a bit better (99/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) and the Honor Magic9 Super are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 78/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super is a bit better (91/100 vs 86/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 Super (60/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Honor Magic9 Super?
The Honor Magic9 Super edges out the Honor 500 Pro (China) by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor 500 Pro (China) and the Honor Magic9 Super?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Honor Magic9 Super — 87/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Honor Magic9 Super?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on performance (99/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 Pro (China) over the Honor Magic9 Super?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Honor Magic9 Super is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.