Honor Magic9 Super vs Motorola Edge 40 Neo
The Honor Magic9 Super (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7030. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Super leads — 87/100 vs 57/100 (a 30-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 Honor Magic9 Super is faster in AnTuTu (4,290,399 vs 765,130); the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is noticeably lighter (170g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Super
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
What makes Honor Magic9 Super better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4290399 vs 765130
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1043
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2472
- Bigger battery: 11000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 68W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 53/100)
What makes Motorola Edge 40 Neo better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 170g vs 227g
- Better display (90/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Super vs the Motorola Edge 40 Neo, the Honor Magic9 Super scores 30 points higher (87/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (99/100 vs 52/100). 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 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (99/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (91/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Honor Magic9 Super (78/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Super | Motorola Edge 40 Neo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 7030 | |
| AnTuTu | 4290399 | 765130 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1043 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2472 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.5" P-OLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2788 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 11000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 68W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 103 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×76.7×8.1 mm | 159.6×72.0×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 170 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2788
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Super
- 11000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Super and Motorola Edge 40 Neo, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Super leads Motorola Edge 40 Neo by 460.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (99/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (78/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (91/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Honor Magic9 Super (78/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Motorola Edge 40 Neo?
The Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo by 30 points (87/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Super and the Motorola Edge 40 Neo?
The Honor Magic9 Super has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo — 57/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Motorola Edge 40 Neo?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on camera score (78/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Motorola Edge 40 Neo?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on performance (99/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Super over the Motorola Edge 40 Neo?
The Honor Magic9 Super is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.