Honor Magic9 Super vs Honor Play20C
The Honor Magic9 Super (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Honor Play20C (2026) runs on the Unisoc T610. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Super leads — 87/100 vs 31/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Super has the bigger battery (11000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor Magic9 Super has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play20C doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Super
Honor Play20C
What makes Honor Magic9 Super better?
- Bigger battery: 11000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Honor Play20C better?
- Lighter: 214g vs 227g
- Better portability (43/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Super vs the Honor Play20C, the Honor Magic9 Super scores 56 points higher (87/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (91/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Honor Play20C (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Honor Play20C (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Honor Play20C (91/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play20C and the Honor Magic9 Super are nearly equal (43/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Super | Honor Play20C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Unisoc T610 | |
| AnTuTu | 4290399 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.8" TFT LCD | |
| Resolution | 1280x2788 | 720x1576 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 11000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 15W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×76.7×8.1 mm | 168.3×78.5×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor Play20C
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2788
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play20C
- 6.8" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1576
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Super
- 11000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Honor Play20C
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Honor Play20C (84/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Honor Play20C (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Honor Play20C (91/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play20C and the Honor Magic9 Super are nearly equal (43/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Honor Play20C?
The Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Honor Play20C by 56 points (87/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Super and the Honor Play20C?
The Honor Magic9 Super has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Honor Play20C — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Honor Play20C?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Super over the Honor Play20C?
The Honor Magic9 Super is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.