Honor Magic9 Super vs Infinix Note 40 5G
The Honor Magic9 Super (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Infinix Note 40 5G (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7020. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Super leads — 87/100 vs 54/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Super has the bigger battery (11000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 108 MP; the Honor Magic9 Super is faster in AnTuTu (4,290,399 vs 644,203); the Infinix Note 40 5G is noticeably lighter (185g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Super
Infinix Note 40 5G
What makes Honor Magic9 Super better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4290399 vs 644203
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 912
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2244
- Bigger battery: 11000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Infinix Note 40 5G better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 227g
- Better portability (69/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Super vs the Infinix Note 40 5G, the Honor Magic9 Super scores 33 points higher (87/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (99/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (78/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (91/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 40 5G (99/100 vs 48/100). 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 Infinix Note 40 5G (78/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 40 5G (91/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Note 40 5G notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 Super (69/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Super | Infinix Note 40 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 7020 | |
| AnTuTu | 4290399 | 644203 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 912 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2244 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2788 | 1080x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 11000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 14, XOS 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×76.7×8.1 mm | 165.5×75.9×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Infinix Note 40 5G
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2788
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Infinix Note 40 5G
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2436
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Super
- 11000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Infinix Note 40 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Super and Infinix Note 40 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Super leads Infinix Note 40 5G by 566.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 40 5G (99/100 vs 48/100).
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 Infinix Note 40 5G (78/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 40 5G (91/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Infinix Note 40 5G notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 Super (69/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Infinix Note 40 5G?
The Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 40 5G by 33 points (87/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Super and the Infinix Note 40 5G?
The Honor Magic9 Super has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Infinix Note 40 5G — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Infinix Note 40 5G?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on camera score (78/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Infinix Note 40 5G?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on performance (99/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Super over the Infinix Note 40 5G?
The Honor Magic9 Super is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.