Honor Magic5 Ultimate vs Honor Magic9
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 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 75/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5450); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor Magic9 is faster in AnTuTu (4,288,382 vs 2,341,391).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
Honor Magic9
What makes Honor Magic5 Ultimate better?
- Overall rating 75/100
What makes Honor Magic9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4288382 vs 2341391
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5450 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 209g vs 217g
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 79/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 72/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 73/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic5 Ultimate vs the Honor Magic9, the Honor Magic9 scores 17 points higher (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (100/100 vs 72/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (86/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Ultimate (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Ultimate (100/100 vs 72/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (86/100 vs 73/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (48/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic5 Ultimate | Honor Magic9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2341391 | 4288382 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.4" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1312x2848 | 1236x2664 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5450 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 55 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, MagicOS 7.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 10000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×76.7×8.8 mm | 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Honor Magic9
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 55MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1312x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic9
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1236x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
- 5450 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Honor Magic9
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic5 Ultimate and Honor Magic9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 leads Honor Magic5 Ultimate by 45.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Ultimate (99/100 vs 79/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Ultimate (100/100 vs 72/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (86/100 vs 73/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (48/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic5 Ultimate or the Honor Magic9?
The Honor Magic9 is noticeably better than the Honor Magic5 Ultimate — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic5 Ultimate and the Honor Magic9?
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Honor Magic9 — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic5 Ultimate or the Honor Magic9?
The Honor Magic9 leads on camera score (100/100 vs 72/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic5 Ultimate or the Honor Magic9?
The Honor Magic9 leads on performance (99/100 vs 79/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic5 Ultimate over the Honor Magic9?
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate 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.