Honor Magic9 Super vs Motorola Edge 40 Pro
The Honor Magic9 Super (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Motorola Edge 40 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Super leads — 87/100 vs 71/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Super has the bigger battery (11000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 Super is faster in AnTuTu (4,290,399 vs 1,726,358); the Motorola Edge 40 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Super
Motorola Edge 40 Pro
What makes Honor Magic9 Super better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4290399 vs 1726358
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 11000 vs 4600 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 65/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Motorola Edge 40 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 125W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 227g
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (53/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Super vs the Motorola Edge 40 Pro, the Honor Magic9 Super scores 16 points higher (87/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (99/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (78/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (91/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Pro (99/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super is a bit better (78/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Pro (91/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Pro is a bit better (53/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Super | Motorola Edge 40 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 4290399 | 1726358 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2788 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 11000 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 125W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 130 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 60 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×76.7×8.1 mm | 161.2×74.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Motorola Edge 40 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 60MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2788
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Edge 40 Pro
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Super
- 11000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Motorola Edge 40 Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 125W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Super and Motorola Edge 40 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Super leads Motorola Edge 40 Pro by 148.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Pro (99/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super is a bit better (78/100 vs 65/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Pro (91/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Pro is a bit better (53/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Motorola Edge 40 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Super is noticeably better than the Motorola Edge 40 Pro — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Super and the Motorola Edge 40 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Super has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Motorola Edge 40 Pro — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Motorola Edge 40 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on camera score (78/100 vs 65/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Motorola Edge 40 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on performance (99/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Super over the Motorola Edge 40 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Super is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Motorola Edge 40 Pro is a better fit for active users.