Honor Magic9 Super vs Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
The Honor Magic9 Super (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Super leads — 87/100 vs 46/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Super has the bigger battery (11000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 108 MP; the Honor Magic9 Super is faster in AnTuTu (4,290,399 vs 592,015); the Honor Magic9 Super has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G doesn't; the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G is noticeably lighter (191g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Super
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
What makes Honor Magic9 Super better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4290399 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 11000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 65/100)
What makes Huawei nova 9 SE 5G better?
- Lighter: 191g vs 227g
- Better portability (65/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Super vs the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G, the Honor Magic9 Super scores 41 points higher (87/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (99/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (78/100 vs 44/100). 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 9 SE 5G (99/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Super notably outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (84/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (91/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 Super (65/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Super | Huawei nova 9 SE 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 4290399 | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2101 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1280x2788 | 1080x2388 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 11000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 11, EMUI 12, no Google Play Services | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×76.7×8.1 mm | 164.6×75.6×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2788
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Super
- 11000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Super and Huawei nova 9 SE 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Super leads Huawei nova 9 SE 5G by 624.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (99/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Super notably outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (84/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (78/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (91/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 Super (65/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G?
The Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G by 41 points (87/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Super and the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G?
The Honor Magic9 Super has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on camera score (78/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on performance (99/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Super over the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G?
The Honor Magic9 Super is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.