Honor Magic9 Super vs Huawei nova 5i Pro
The Honor Magic9 Super (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Huawei nova 5i Pro (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 810. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Super leads — 87/100 vs 44/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Super has the bigger battery (11000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 48 MP; the Honor Magic9 Super is faster in AnTuTu (4,290,399 vs 565,851); the Honor Magic9 Super has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 5i Pro doesn't; the Huawei nova 5i Pro is noticeably lighter (178g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Super
Huawei nova 5i Pro
What makes Honor Magic9 Super better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4290399 vs 565851
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 797
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2120
- Bigger battery: 11000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 45/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 58/100)
What makes Huawei nova 5i Pro better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 227g
- Better portability (69/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Super vs the Huawei nova 5i Pro, the Honor Magic9 Super scores 43 points higher (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (99/100 vs 45/100). 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 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5i Pro (99/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Super notably outperforms the Huawei nova 5i Pro (84/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5i Pro (78/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5i Pro (91/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 5i Pro notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 Super (69/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Super | Huawei nova 5i Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | HiSilicon Kirin 810 | |
| AnTuTu | 4290399 | 565851 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 797 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2120 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.3" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1280x2788 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 11000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×76.7×8.1 mm | 156.1×73.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 178 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei nova 5i Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2788
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 5i Pro
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Super
- 11000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei nova 5i Pro
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Super and Huawei nova 5i Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Super leads Huawei nova 5i Pro by 658.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5i Pro (99/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Super notably outperforms the Huawei nova 5i Pro (84/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5i Pro (78/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5i Pro (91/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 5i Pro notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 Super (69/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Huawei nova 5i Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5i Pro by 43 points (87/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Super and the Huawei nova 5i Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Super has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Huawei nova 5i Pro — 44/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Huawei nova 5i Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on camera score (78/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Huawei nova 5i Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on performance (99/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Super over the Huawei nova 5i Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Super is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.