Honor Magic9 Super vs Huawei nova Y61
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Super (2026) and the Huawei nova Y61 (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Super leads — 87/100 vs 37/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Super has the bigger battery (11000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei nova Y61 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Super
Huawei nova Y61
What makes Honor Magic9 Super better?
- Bigger battery: 11000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Huawei nova Y61 better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 227g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Super vs the Huawei nova Y61, the Honor Magic9 Super scores 50 points higher (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (91/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (84/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (91/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Y61 notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 Super (57/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Super | Huawei nova Y61 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 4290399 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1280x2788 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 11000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 5W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | EMUI 12, no Google Play Services | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×76.7×8.1 mm | 164.3×75.8×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei nova Y61
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2788
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova Y61
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Super
- 11000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei nova Y61
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (84/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (91/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Y61 notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 Super (57/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Huawei nova Y61?
The Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 by 50 points (87/100 vs 37/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Super and the Huawei nova Y61?
The Honor Magic9 Super has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Huawei nova Y61 — 37/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Huawei nova Y61?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Super over the Huawei nova Y61?
The Honor Magic9 Super is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.