Honor Magic9 Super vs Nubia Z40S Pro
The Honor Magic9 Super (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Nubia Z40S Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Super leads — 87/100 vs 69/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Super has the bigger battery (11000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Magic9 Super is faster in AnTuTu (4,290,399 vs 1,420,808); the Nubia Z40S Pro is noticeably lighter (205g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Super
Nubia Z40S Pro
What makes Honor Magic9 Super better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4290399 vs 1420808
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 11000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Nubia Z40S Pro better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 205g vs 227g
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Super vs the Nubia Z40S Pro, the Honor Magic9 Super scores 18 points higher (87/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (99/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (78/100 vs 63/100). 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 Nubia Z40S Pro (99/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super notably outperforms the Nubia Z40S Pro (78/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super notably outperforms the Nubia Z40S Pro (91/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Super | Nubia Z40S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 4290399 | 1420808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2788 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 11000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB / 18GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×76.7×8.1 mm | 161.3×74.0×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Z40S Pro
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2788
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z40S Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Super
- 11000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Nubia Z40S Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Super and Nubia Z40S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Super leads Nubia Z40S Pro by 202.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super notably outperforms the Nubia Z40S Pro (99/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super notably outperforms the Nubia Z40S Pro (78/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super notably outperforms the Nubia Z40S Pro (91/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Nubia Z40S Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Super is noticeably better than the Nubia Z40S Pro — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Super and the Nubia Z40S Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Super has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Nubia Z40S Pro — 69/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Nubia Z40S Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on camera score (78/100 vs 63/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Nubia Z40S Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on performance (99/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Super over the Nubia Z40S Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Super is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Nubia Z40S Pro is a better fit for active users.