Honor 9i vs Honor Magic9
The Honor 9i (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 659, 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 20/100 (a 72-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor Magic9 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9i doesn't; the Honor 9i is noticeably lighter (152g vs 209g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9i
Honor Magic9
What makes Honor 9i better?
- Lighter: 152g vs 209g
- Better portability (87/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Honor Magic9 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 215
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 810
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 9i vs the Honor Magic9, the Honor Magic9 scores 72 points higher (92/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (99/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (100/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (86/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Honor 9i (99/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Honor 9i (85/100 vs 62/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Honor 9i (100/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Honor 9i (86/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9i significantly outperforms the Honor Magic9 (87/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 9i | Honor Magic9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 659 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 4288382 | |
| Geekbench Single | 215 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 810 | 11047 | |
| Display | 5.8" IPS LCD | 6.4" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2280 | 1236x2664 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 55 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.0 (Oreo); EMUI 8 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 10000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | 149.2×71.8×7.7 mm | 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 152 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor 9i
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Magic9
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 55MP
Display comparison
Honor 9i
- 5.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2280
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Magic9
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1236x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 9i
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Honor Magic9
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Honor 9i (99/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Honor 9i (85/100 vs 62/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Honor 9i (100/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Honor 9i (86/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9i significantly outperforms the Honor Magic9 (87/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9i or the Honor Magic9?
The Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Honor 9i by 72 points (92/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9i and the Honor Magic9?
The Honor 9i has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Honor Magic9 — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9i or the Honor Magic9?
The Honor Magic9 leads on camera score (100/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9i or the Honor Magic9?
The Honor Magic9 leads on performance (99/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9i over the Honor Magic9?
The Honor Magic9 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.