Honor Magic9 Super vs Huawei Mate XT Ultimate
The Honor Magic9 Super (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate (2024) runs on the Kirin 9010. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Super leads — 87/100 vs 57/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Super has the bigger battery (11000 mAh vs 5600); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 Super is faster in AnTuTu (4,290,399 vs 1,177,196); the Honor Magic9 Super is noticeably lighter (227g vs 298g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Super
Huawei Mate XT Ultimate
What makes Honor Magic9 Super better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4290399 vs 1177196
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1421
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4323
- Bigger battery: 11000 vs 5600 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 227g vs 298g
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (41/100 vs 20/100)
What makes Huawei Mate XT Ultimate better?
- Overall rating 57/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Super vs the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate, the Honor Magic9 Super scores 30 points higher (87/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (99/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (78/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (91/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate (99/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Super notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate (78/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate (91/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic9 Super notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate (41/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Super | Huawei Mate XT Ultimate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Kirin 9010 | |
| AnTuTu | 4290399 | 1177196 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1421 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4323 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2788 | 2232x3184 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 11000 mAh | 5600 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | HarmonyOS 4.2 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×76.7×8.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 227 g | 298 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei Mate XT Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2788
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate XT Ultimate
- 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2232x3184
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Super
- 11000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei Mate XT Ultimate
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Super and Huawei Mate XT Ultimate, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Super leads Huawei Mate XT Ultimate by 264.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate (99/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Super notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate (84/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate (78/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate (91/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic9 Super notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate (41/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate?
The Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate by 30 points (87/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Super and the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate?
The Honor Magic9 Super has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate — 57/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on camera score (78/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on performance (99/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Super over the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate?
The Honor Magic9 Super is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Huawei Mate XT Ultimate is a better fit for active users.