Honor Magic9 Super vs Nokia G42
The Honor Magic9 Super (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Super leads — 87/100 vs 39/100 (a 48-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 477,542); the Nokia G42 is noticeably lighter (193g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Super
Nokia G42
What makes Honor Magic9 Super better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4290399 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1816
- Bigger battery: 11000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Nokia G42 better?
- Lighter: 193g vs 227g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Super vs the Nokia G42, the Honor Magic9 Super scores 48 points higher (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (99/100 vs 41/100). 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 "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (99/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (84/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (91/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 Super (57/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Super | Nokia G42 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 4290399 | 477542 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1816 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1280x2788 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 11000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 20W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 560 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×76.7×8.1 mm | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2788
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Super
- 11000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Super and Nokia G42, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Super leads Nokia G42 by 798.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (99/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (84/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (91/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 Super (57/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Nokia G42?
The Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 by 48 points (87/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Super and the Nokia G42?
The Honor Magic9 Super has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Nokia G42 — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Nokia G42?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Nokia G42?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on performance (99/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Super over the Nokia G42?
The Honor Magic9 Super is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.