Honor Magic8 Pro vs Honor Magic9 Super
The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Honor Magic9 Super (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. Both devices score the same overall rating of 87/100. Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Super has the bigger battery (11000 mAh vs 5850); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor Magic9 Super is faster in AnTuTu (4,290,399 vs 3,023,211); the Honor Magic8 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro
Honor Magic9 Super
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Lighter: 199g vs 227g
- Better camera (91/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Honor Magic9 Super better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4290399 vs 3023211
- Bigger battery: 11000 vs 5850 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 94/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
The Honor Magic8 Pro and the Honor Magic9 Super received the same MobileRank rating — 87/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 78/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super is a bit better (99/100 vs 94/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 Super (56/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | Honor Magic9 Super | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3023211 | 4290399 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 1280x2788 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5850 mAh | 11000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 10000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | 161.8×76.7×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Magic9 Super
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic9 Super
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2788
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Honor Magic9 Super
- 11000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro and Honor Magic9 Super, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Super leads Honor Magic8 Pro by 29.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic9 Super
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super is a bit better (99/100 vs 94/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 Super (56/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Honor Magic9 Super?
Both devices scored 87/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Honor Magic9 Super (99/100 vs 94/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Honor Magic9 Super?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Honor Magic9 Super — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Honor Magic9 Super?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 78/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Honor Magic9 Super?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on performance (99/100 vs 94/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Honor Magic9 Super?
The Honor Magic8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Honor Magic9 Super is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.