Honor Magic9 Super vs Huawei nova 12 Ultra
The Honor Magic9 Super (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Huawei nova 12 Ultra (2023) runs on the Kirin 9000S. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Super leads — 87/100 vs 56/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Super has the bigger battery (11000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 Super is faster in AnTuTu (4,290,399 vs 1,030,315); the Huawei nova 12 Ultra is noticeably lighter (198g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Super
Huawei nova 12 Ultra
What makes Honor Magic9 Super better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4290399 vs 1030315
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1325
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4118
- Bigger battery: 11000 vs 4600 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 62/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Huawei nova 12 Ultra better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Lighter: 198g vs 227g
- Better portability (63/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Super vs the Huawei nova 12 Ultra, the Honor Magic9 Super scores 31 points higher (87/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (99/100 vs 62/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (78/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (91/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Ultra (99/100 vs 62/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Ultra (78/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Ultra (91/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 Super (63/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Super | Huawei nova 12 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Kirin 9000S | |
| AnTuTu | 4290399 | 1030315 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1325 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4118 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2788 | 1224x2776 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 11000 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | HarmonyOS 4.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×76.7×8.1 mm | 163.1×75.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 198 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei nova 12 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2788
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 12 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2776
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Super
- 11000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei nova 12 Ultra
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Super and Huawei nova 12 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Super leads Huawei nova 12 Ultra by 316.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Ultra (99/100 vs 62/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Ultra (78/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Ultra (91/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 Super (63/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Huawei nova 12 Ultra?
The Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Ultra by 31 points (87/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Super and the Huawei nova 12 Ultra?
The Honor Magic9 Super has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Huawei nova 12 Ultra — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Huawei nova 12 Ultra?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on camera score (78/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Huawei nova 12 Ultra?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on performance (99/100 vs 62/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Super over the Huawei nova 12 Ultra?
The Honor Magic9 Super is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Huawei nova 12 Ultra is a better fit for active users.