Honor Magic9 Super vs Huawei Nova 16 SE
The Honor Magic9 Super (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Huawei Nova 16 SE (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8020. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Super leads — 87/100 vs 60/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Super has the bigger battery (11000 mAh vs 8500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 Super is faster in AnTuTu (4,290,399 vs 1,146,138).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Super
Huawei Nova 16 SE
What makes Honor Magic9 Super better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4290399 vs 1146138
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1389
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4125
- Bigger battery: 11000 vs 8500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 227g vs 229g
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 70/100)
What makes Huawei Nova 16 SE better?
- Better portability (42/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Super vs the Huawei Nova 16 SE, the Honor Magic9 Super scores 27 points higher (87/100 vs 60/100). 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 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (91/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE (99/100 vs 65/100). 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 16 SE (78/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE (91/100 vs 70/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16 SE and the Honor Magic9 Super are nearly equal (42/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Super | Huawei Nova 16 SE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | HiSilicon Kirin 8020 | |
| AnTuTu | 4290399 | 1146138 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1389 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4125 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.8" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2788 | 2756x1272 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 11000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | HarmonyOS 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×76.7×8.1 mm | 163.3×78.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 229 g | |
| Launch price | — | $345 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei Nova 16 SE
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2788
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Nova 16 SE
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 2756x1272
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Super
- 11000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei Nova 16 SE
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Super and Huawei Nova 16 SE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Super leads Huawei Nova 16 SE by 274.3% 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 16 SE (99/100 vs 65/100).
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 16 SE (78/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE (91/100 vs 70/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16 SE and the Honor Magic9 Super are nearly equal (42/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Huawei Nova 16 SE?
The Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE by 27 points (87/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Super and the Huawei Nova 16 SE?
The Honor Magic9 Super has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Huawei Nova 16 SE — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Huawei Nova 16 SE?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on camera score (78/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Huawei Nova 16 SE?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on performance (99/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Super over the Huawei Nova 16 SE?
The Honor Magic9 Super is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Huawei Nova 16 SE is a better fit for active users.