Honor Magic9 Super vs Realme 12 Pro
The Honor Magic9 Super (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Realme 12 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Super leads — 87/100 vs 55/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Super has the bigger battery (11000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 Super is faster in AnTuTu (4,290,399 vs 737,054); the Realme 12 Pro is noticeably lighter (190g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Super
Realme 12 Pro
What makes Honor Magic9 Super better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4290399 vs 737054
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 930
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2700
- Bigger battery: 11000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 67W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 49/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Realme 12 Pro better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 227g
- Better portability (56/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Super vs the Realme 12 Pro, the Honor Magic9 Super scores 32 points higher (87/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (99/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (78/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (91/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (99/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Super and the Realme 12 Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super notably outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (78/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (91/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 12 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 Super (56/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Super | Realme 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 4290399 | 737054 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 930 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2700 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2788 | 1080x2412 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 11000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 950 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×76.7×8.1 mm | 161.5×74.0×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | $215 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2788
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 12 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Super
- 11000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Realme 12 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Super and Realme 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Super leads Realme 12 Pro by 482.1% 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 significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (99/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Super and the Realme 12 Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super notably outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (78/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (91/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 12 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 Super (56/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Realme 12 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Pro by 32 points (87/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Super and the Realme 12 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Super has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Realme 12 Pro — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Realme 12 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on camera score (78/100 vs 49/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Realme 12 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on performance (99/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Super over the Realme 12 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Super is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.