Honor Magic9 Super vs Huawei nova 9
The Honor Magic9 Super (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Huawei nova 9 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Super leads — 87/100 vs 52/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Super has the bigger battery (11000 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 Super is faster in AnTuTu (4,290,399 vs 783,606); the Huawei nova 9 is noticeably lighter (175g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Super
Huawei nova 9
What makes Honor Magic9 Super better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4290399 vs 783606
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 11000 vs 4300 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Huawei nova 9 better?
- Lighter: 175g vs 227g
- Better portability (76/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Super vs the Huawei nova 9, the Honor Magic9 Super scores 35 points higher (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (91/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Super is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (91/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 9 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic9 Super (76/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Super | Huawei nova 9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | |
| AnTuTu | 4290399 | 783606 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1017 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2943 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.6" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2788 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 11000 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | HarmonyOS 2.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×76.7×8.1 mm | 160.0×73.7×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 175 g | |
| Launch price | — | $499 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei nova 9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2788
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 9
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Super
- 11000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei nova 9
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Super and Huawei nova 9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Super leads Huawei nova 9 by 447.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic9 Super
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (99/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Super is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (78/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (91/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 9 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic9 Super (76/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Huawei nova 9?
The Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 by 35 points (87/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Super and the Huawei nova 9?
The Honor Magic9 Super has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Huawei nova 9 — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Huawei nova 9?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on camera score (78/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Huawei nova 9?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on performance (99/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Super over the Huawei nova 9?
The Honor Magic9 Super is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.