Honor Magic9 Super vs Huawei nova 14 Ultra
The Honor Magic9 Super (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Huawei nova 14 Ultra (2025) runs on the Kirin 8020. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Super leads — 87/100 vs 68/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Super has the bigger battery (11000 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 Super is faster in AnTuTu (4,290,399 vs 1,156,650); the Huawei nova 14 Ultra is noticeably lighter (204g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Super
Huawei nova 14 Ultra
What makes Honor Magic9 Super better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4290399 vs 1156650
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1389
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4125
- Bigger battery: 11000 vs 5500 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 66/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Huawei nova 14 Ultra better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Lighter: 204g vs 227g
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Super vs the Huawei nova 14 Ultra, the Honor Magic9 Super scores 19 points higher (87/100 vs 68/100). 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 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (91/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Ultra (99/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 14 Ultra and the Honor Magic9 Super are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super is a bit better (78/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super notably outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Ultra (91/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 14 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 Super (59/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Super | Huawei nova 14 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Kirin 8020 | |
| AnTuTu | 4290399 | 1156650 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1389 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4125 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2788 | 1272x2860 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 11000 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | HarmonyOS 5.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 5500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×76.7×8.1 mm | 163.4×75.6×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | — | $565 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei nova 14 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.4-4.0
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2788
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 14 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1272x2860
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Super
- 11000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei nova 14 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Super and Huawei nova 14 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Super leads Huawei nova 14 Ultra by 270.9% 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 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Ultra (99/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 14 Ultra and the Honor Magic9 Super are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super is a bit better (78/100 vs 66/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super notably outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Ultra (91/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 14 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 Super (59/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Huawei nova 14 Ultra?
The Honor Magic9 Super is noticeably better than the Huawei nova 14 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Super and the Huawei nova 14 Ultra?
The Honor Magic9 Super has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Huawei nova 14 Ultra — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Huawei nova 14 Ultra?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on camera score (78/100 vs 66/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Huawei nova 14 Ultra?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on performance (99/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Super over the Huawei nova 14 Ultra?
The Honor Magic9 Super is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Huawei nova 14 Ultra is a better fit for active users.