Honor Magic9 Super vs OnePlus Nord 5
The Honor Magic9 Super (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the OnePlus Nord 5 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Super leads — 87/100 vs 67/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Super has the bigger battery (11000 mAh vs 6800); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 Super is faster in AnTuTu (4,290,399 vs 1,848,224); the OnePlus Nord 5 is noticeably lighter (211g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Super
OnePlus Nord 5
What makes Honor Magic9 Super better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4290399 vs 1848224
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5179
- Bigger battery: 11000 vs 6800 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 66/100)
What makes OnePlus Nord 5 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 211g vs 227g
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Super vs the OnePlus Nord 5, the Honor Magic9 Super scores 20 points higher (87/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (99/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (91/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (99/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (91/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 is a bit better (51/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Super | OnePlus Nord 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4290399 | 1848224 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1923 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 5179 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2788 | 2800x1272 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 11000 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×76.7×8.1 mm | 163.4×77.0×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $385 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
OnePlus Nord 5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2788
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus Nord 5
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1272
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Super
- 11000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
OnePlus Nord 5
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Super and OnePlus Nord 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Super leads OnePlus Nord 5 by 132.1% 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 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (99/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (78/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (91/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 is a bit better (51/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Super or the OnePlus Nord 5?
The Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 by 20 points (87/100 vs 67/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Super and the OnePlus Nord 5?
The Honor Magic9 Super has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the OnePlus Nord 5 — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Super or the OnePlus Nord 5?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on camera score (78/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Super or the OnePlus Nord 5?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on performance (99/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Super over the OnePlus Nord 5?
The Honor Magic9 Super is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The OnePlus Nord 5 is a better fit for active users.