Honor Magic9 Super vs Motorola G96
The Honor Magic9 Super (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Motorola G96 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Super leads — 87/100 vs 55/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Super has the bigger battery (11000 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 Super is faster in AnTuTu (4,290,399 vs 798,429); the Honor Magic9 Super has NFC for contactless payments, the Motorola G96 doesn't; the Motorola G96 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Super
Motorola G96
What makes Honor Magic9 Super better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4290399 vs 798429
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2687
- Bigger battery: 11000 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 53/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Motorola G96 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 178g vs 227g
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (73/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Super vs the Motorola G96, the Honor Magic9 Super scores 32 points higher (87/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (99/100 vs 53/100). 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 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Motorola G96 (99/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola G96 is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Motorola G96 (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Motorola G96 (91/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola G96 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic9 Super (73/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Super | Motorola G96 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 4290399 | 798429 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1015 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2687 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.7" P-OLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2788 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 11000 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 30W | |
| 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 | Android 15, up to 1 major Android upgrade | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 1600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×76.7×8.1 mm | 161.9×73.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 178 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Motorola G96
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2788
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola G96
- 6.7" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Super
- 11000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Motorola G96
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Super and Motorola G96, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Super leads Motorola G96 by 437.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Motorola G96 (99/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola G96 is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Motorola G96 (78/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Motorola G96 (91/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola G96 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic9 Super (73/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Motorola G96?
The Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Motorola G96 by 32 points (87/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Super and the Motorola G96?
The Honor Magic9 Super has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Motorola G96 — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Motorola G96?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on camera score (78/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Motorola G96?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on performance (99/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Super over the Motorola G96?
The Honor Magic9 Super is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.