Honor Magic9 Super vs Nubia Neo 5 Max
The Honor Magic9 Super (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Nubia Neo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7100. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Super leads — 87/100 vs 50/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Super has the bigger battery (11000 mAh vs 7100); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 Super is faster in AnTuTu (4,290,399 vs 785,352); the Honor Magic9 Super is noticeably lighter (227g vs 245g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Super
Nubia Neo 5 Max
What makes Honor Magic9 Super better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4290399 vs 785352
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 995
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2925
- Bigger battery: 11000 vs 7100 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 227g vs 245g
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 61/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (41/100 vs 36/100)
What makes Nubia Neo 5 Max better?
- Overall rating 50/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Super vs the Nubia Neo 5 Max, the Honor Magic9 Super scores 37 points higher (87/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (91/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Max (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Super notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Max (84/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Max (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Max (91/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic9 Super is a bit better (41/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Super | Nubia Neo 5 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 | |
| AnTuTu | 4290399 | 785352 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 995 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2925 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 7.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1280x2788 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 11000 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×76.7×8.1 mm | 180.9×88.4×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 245 g | |
| Launch price | — | $299 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Neo 5 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2788
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Neo 5 Max
- 7.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Super
- 11000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Nubia Neo 5 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Super and Nubia Neo 5 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Super leads Nubia Neo 5 Max by 446.3% 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 Nubia Neo 5 Max (99/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Super notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Max (84/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Max (78/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Max (91/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic9 Super is a bit better (41/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Nubia Neo 5 Max?
The Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Max by 37 points (87/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Super and the Nubia Neo 5 Max?
The Honor Magic9 Super has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Nubia Neo 5 Max — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Nubia Neo 5 Max?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on camera score (78/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Nubia Neo 5 Max?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on performance (99/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Super over the Nubia Neo 5 Max?
The Honor Magic9 Super is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.