Honor 600 vs Honor Magic9
The Honor 600 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, 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 67/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7000); the Honor Magic9 is faster in AnTuTu (4,288,382 vs 1,426,281); the Honor 600 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 209g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 600
Honor Magic9
What makes Honor 600 better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 209g
- Better portability (69/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Honor Magic9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4288382 vs 1426281
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1270
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4106
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7000 mAh
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 66/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 58/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 600 vs the Honor Magic9, the Honor Magic9 scores 25 points higher (92/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (99/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (100/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (86/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Honor 600 (99/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 and the Honor 600 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Honor 600 (100/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Honor 600 (86/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 600 notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 (69/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 600 | Honor Magic9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1426281 | 4288382 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1270 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4106 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED LTPS | 6.4" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2600x1200 | 1236x2664 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 55 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | 10000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | — | 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $349 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor 600
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor Magic9
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 55MP
Display comparison
Honor 600
- 6.6" OLED LTPS
- Resolution: 2600x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic9
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1236x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 600
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic9
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 600 and Honor Magic9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 leads Honor 600 by 66.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic9
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Honor 600 (99/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 and the Honor 600 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Honor 600 (100/100 vs 58/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Honor 600 (86/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 600 notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 (69/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 600 or the Honor Magic9?
The Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Honor 600 by 25 points (92/100 vs 67/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 600 and the Honor Magic9?
The Honor 600 has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Honor Magic9 — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 600 or the Honor Magic9?
The Honor Magic9 leads on camera score (100/100 vs 58/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 600 or the Honor Magic9?
The Honor Magic9 leads on performance (99/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Honor 600 over the Honor Magic9?
The Honor 600 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.