Honor Magic9 Super vs Huawei Hi nova 9z
The Honor Magic9 Super (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Huawei Hi nova 9z (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Super leads — 87/100 vs 45/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Super has the bigger battery (11000 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Magic9 Super is faster in AnTuTu (4,290,399 vs 499,040); the Honor Magic9 Super has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei Hi nova 9z doesn't; the Huawei Hi nova 9z is noticeably lighter (190g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Super
Huawei Hi nova 9z
What makes Honor Magic9 Super better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4290399 vs 499040
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 780
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1897
- Bigger battery: 11000 vs 4300 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 65/100)
What makes Huawei Hi nova 9z better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 227g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Super vs the Huawei Hi nova 9z, the Honor Magic9 Super scores 42 points higher (87/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (99/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (91/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (99/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Super notably outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (84/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (91/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Hi nova 9z notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 Super (59/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Super | Huawei Hi nova 9z | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 () | |
| AnTuTu | 4290399 | 499040 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 780 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1897 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.7" LCD IPS | |
| Resolution | 1280x2788 | 1080x2376 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 11000 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | HarmonyOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×76.7×8.1 mm | 161.8×74.7×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei Hi nova 9z
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2788
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Hi nova 9z
- 6.7" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 1080x2376
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Super
- 11000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei Hi nova 9z
- 4300 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Super and Huawei Hi nova 9z, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Super leads Huawei Hi nova 9z by 759.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (99/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Super notably outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (84/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (78/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (91/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Hi nova 9z notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 Super (59/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Huawei Hi nova 9z?
The Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z by 42 points (87/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Super and the Huawei Hi nova 9z?
The Honor Magic9 Super has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Huawei Hi nova 9z — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Huawei Hi nova 9z?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on camera score (78/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Huawei Hi nova 9z?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on performance (99/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Super over the Huawei Hi nova 9z?
The Honor Magic9 Super is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.