Honor Magic5 vs Honor Magic9
The Honor Magic5 (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 69/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 54 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor Magic9 is faster in AnTuTu (4,288,382 vs 1,757,044).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic5
Honor Magic9
What makes Honor Magic5 better?
- Lighter: 197g vs 209g
- Better portability (62/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Honor Magic9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4288382 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 54MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 70/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic5 vs the Honor Magic9, the Honor Magic9 scores 23 points higher (92/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (99/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (100/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (86/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 (99/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 and the Honor Magic5 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic5 (100/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 (86/100 vs 70/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic5 is a bit better (62/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic5 | Honor Magic9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1757044 | 4288382 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.4" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2664x1200 | 1236x2664 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 54 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 55 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 10000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×75.5×7.8 mm | 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $600 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic5
- Main: 54MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 12MP
Honor Magic9
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 55MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic5
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2664x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic9
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1236x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic5
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Honor Magic9
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic5 and Honor Magic9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 leads Honor Magic5 by 59.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic9
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 (99/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 and the Honor Magic5 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic5 (100/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 (86/100 vs 70/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic5 is a bit better (62/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic5 or the Honor Magic9?
The Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic5 by 23 points (92/100 vs 69/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic5 and the Honor Magic9?
The Honor Magic5 has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Honor Magic9 — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic5 or the Honor Magic9?
The Honor Magic9 leads on camera score (100/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic5 or the Honor Magic9?
The Honor Magic9 leads on performance (99/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic5 over the Honor Magic9?
The Honor Magic5 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.