Honor Magic9 Super vs Huawei Nova 16s Pro
The Honor Magic9 Super (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Huawei Nova 16s Pro (2026) runs on the Kirin 9010S. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Super leads — 87/100 vs 76/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Super has the bigger battery (11000 mAh vs 7000); the Honor Magic9 Super is faster in AnTuTu (4,290,399 vs 1,158,674); the Huawei Nova 16s Pro is thinner (7.1mm vs 8.1mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Super
Huawei Nova 16s Pro
What makes Honor Magic9 Super better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4290399 vs 1158674
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1421
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4323
- Bigger battery: 11000 vs 7000 mAh
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 65/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 72/100)
What makes Huawei Nova 16s Pro better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Lighter: 218g vs 227g
- Better camera (94/100 vs 78/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Super vs the Huawei Nova 16s Pro, the Honor Magic9 Super scores 11 points higher (87/100 vs 76/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (99/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16s Pro leads (94/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (91/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16s Pro (99/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Nova 16s Pro and the Honor Magic9 Super are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16s Pro notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 Super (94/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16s Pro (91/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16s Pro notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 Super (58/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Super | Huawei Nova 16s Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Kirin 9010S | |
| AnTuTu | 4290399 | 1158674 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1421 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4323 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2788 | 1320x2856 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 11000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×76.7×8.1 mm | 163.0×78.0×7.1 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | — | $570 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei Nova 16s Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2788
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Nova 16s Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2856
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Super
- 11000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei Nova 16s Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Super and Huawei Nova 16s Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Super leads Huawei Nova 16s Pro by 270.3% 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 16s Pro (99/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Nova 16s Pro and the Honor Magic9 Super are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16s Pro notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 Super (94/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16s Pro (91/100 vs 72/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16s Pro notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 Super (58/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Huawei Nova 16s Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Super is noticeably better than the Huawei Nova 16s Pro — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Super and the Huawei Nova 16s Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Super has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Huawei Nova 16s Pro — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Huawei Nova 16s Pro?
The Huawei Nova 16s Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 78/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Huawei Nova 16s Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on performance (99/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Super over the Huawei Nova 16s Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Super is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Huawei Nova 16s Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.