Honor Magic9 Super vs Nothing Phone (2)
The Honor Magic9 Super (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Nothing Phone (2) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Super leads — 87/100 vs 63/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Super has the bigger battery (11000 mAh vs 4700); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 Super is faster in AnTuTu (4,290,399 vs 1,436,634); the Nothing Phone (2) is noticeably lighter (201g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Super
Nothing Phone (2)
What makes Honor Magic9 Super better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4290399 vs 1436634
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4200
- Bigger battery: 11000 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 57/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (2) better?
- Lighter: 201g vs 227g
- Better portability (52/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Super vs the Nothing Phone (2), the Honor Magic9 Super scores 24 points higher (87/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (99/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (78/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (91/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (99/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Super and the Nothing Phone (2) are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (78/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (91/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (52/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Super | Nothing Phone (2) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 4290399 | 1436634 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4200 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2788 | 2412x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 11000 mAh | 4700 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 13 / Nothing OS 2.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 1600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×76.7×8.1 mm | 162.1×76.4×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | — | $599 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nothing Phone (2)
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2788
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (2)
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Super
- 11000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Nothing Phone (2)
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Super and Nothing Phone (2), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Super leads Nothing Phone (2) by 198.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic9 Super
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (99/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Super and the Nothing Phone (2) are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (78/100 vs 57/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (91/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (52/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Nothing Phone (2)?
The Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) by 24 points (87/100 vs 63/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Super and the Nothing Phone (2)?
The Honor Magic9 Super has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Nothing Phone (2) — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Nothing Phone (2)?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on camera score (78/100 vs 57/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Nothing Phone (2)?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on performance (99/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Super over the Nothing Phone (2)?
The Honor Magic9 Super is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for active users.