Honor Magic7 vs Huawei Y9 (2018)
The Honor Magic7 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Huawei Y9 (2018) (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 659. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic7 leads — 78/100 vs 22/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic7 has the bigger battery (5650 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Honor Magic7 has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei Y9 (2018) doesn't; the Huawei Y9 (2018) is noticeably lighter (170g vs 199g).
Honor Magic7
Huawei Y9 (2018)
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 215
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 810
- Bigger battery: 5650 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 58/100)
- Lighter: 170g vs 199g
- Better portability (78/100 vs 60/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic7 vs the Huawei Y9 (2018), the Honor Magic7 scores 56 points higher (78/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (92/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (56/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (81/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (92/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (84/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (56/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (81/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Y9 (2018) notably outperforms the Honor Magic7 (78/100 vs 60/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic7 | Huawei Y9 (2018) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | HiSilicon Kirin 659 | |
| AnTuTu | 3119308 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 215 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 810 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 5.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2800x1256 | 1080x2160 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5650 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 32GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 8.0 (Oreo); EMUI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.8×8.0 mm | 157.2×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 170 g | |
| Launch price | $550 | — |
Honor Magic7
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei Y9 (2018)
- Main: 16MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 13MP
Honor Magic7
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Y9 (2018)
- 5.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Magic7
- 5650 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Huawei Y9 (2018)
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Huawei Y9 (2018)
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (92/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (84/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (56/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (81/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Y9 (2018) notably outperforms the Honor Magic7 (78/100 vs 60/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic7 or the Huawei Y9 (2018)?
The Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) by 56 points (78/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic7 and the Huawei Y9 (2018)?
The Honor Magic7 has a MobileRank rating of 78/100, the Huawei Y9 (2018) — 22/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic7 or the Huawei Y9 (2018)?
The Honor Magic7 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic7 or the Huawei Y9 (2018)?
The Honor Magic7 leads on performance (92/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic7 over the Huawei Y9 (2018)?
The Honor Magic7 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Huawei Y9 (2018) is a better fit for everyday use.