Honor Magic9 Super vs Nubia Z70S Ultra
The Honor Magic9 Super (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Nubia Z70S Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Super leads — 87/100 vs 81/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Super has the bigger battery (11000 mAh vs 6600); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 Super is faster in AnTuTu (4,290,399 vs 3,228,937).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Super
Nubia Z70S Ultra
What makes Honor Magic9 Super better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4290399 vs 3228937
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9287
- Bigger battery: 11000 vs 6600 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 227g vs 228g
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 92/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (41/100 vs 36/100)
What makes Nubia Z70S Ultra better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (79/100 vs 78/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Super vs the Nubia Z70S Ultra, the Honor Magic9 Super scores 6 points higher (87/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (91/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super is a bit better (99/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra and the Honor Magic9 Super are nearly equal (79/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super notably outperforms the Nubia Z70S Ultra (91/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic9 Super is a bit better (41/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Super | Nubia Z70S Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 4290399 | 3228937 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2788 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 11000 mAh | 6600 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×76.7×8.1 mm | 164.3×77.1×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 228 g | |
| Launch price | — | $600 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Z70S Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2788
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z70S Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Super
- 11000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Nubia Z70S Ultra
- 6600 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 7:53 hrs, total 22:56 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Super and Nubia Z70S Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Super leads Nubia Z70S Ultra by 32.9% 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 is a bit better (99/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra and the Honor Magic9 Super are nearly equal (79/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super notably outperforms the Nubia Z70S Ultra (91/100 vs 66/100).
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 Z70S Ultra?
The Honor Magic9 Super edges out the Nubia Z70S Ultra by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Super and the Nubia Z70S Ultra?
The Honor Magic9 Super has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Nubia Z70S Ultra — 81/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Nubia Z70S Ultra?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on performance (99/100 vs 92/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Super over the Nubia Z70S Ultra?
The Honor Magic9 Super is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Nubia Z70S Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.