Honor Magic9 Super vs Realme 16 Pro+
The Honor Magic9 Super (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Realme 16 Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Super leads — 87/100 vs 68/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Super has the bigger battery (11000 mAh vs 7000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 Super is faster in AnTuTu (4,290,399 vs 1,392,392); the Realme 16 Pro+ is noticeably lighter (199g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Super
Realme 16 Pro+
What makes Honor Magic9 Super better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4290399 vs 1392392
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1270
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4106
- Bigger battery: 11000 vs 7000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 66/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 58/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 68/100)
What makes Realme 16 Pro+ better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 227g
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Super vs the Realme 16 Pro+, the Honor Magic9 Super scores 19 points higher (87/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (99/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (78/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (91/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Realme 16 Pro+ (99/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Realme 16 Pro+ is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super notably outperforms the Realme 16 Pro+ (78/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super notably outperforms the Realme 16 Pro+ (91/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 16 Pro+ notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 Super (60/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Super | Realme 16 Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 4290399 | 1392392 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1270 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4106 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2788 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 11000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×76.7×8.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 227 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | $330 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme 16 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2788
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 16 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Super
- 11000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Realme 16 Pro+
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Super and Realme 16 Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Super leads Realme 16 Pro+ by 208.1% 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 16 Pro+ (99/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme 16 Pro+ is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super notably outperforms the Realme 16 Pro+ (78/100 vs 58/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super notably outperforms the Realme 16 Pro+ (91/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 16 Pro+ notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 Super (60/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Realme 16 Pro+?
The Honor Magic9 Super is noticeably better than the Realme 16 Pro+ — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Super and the Realme 16 Pro+?
The Honor Magic9 Super has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Realme 16 Pro+ — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Realme 16 Pro+?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on camera score (78/100 vs 58/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Realme 16 Pro+?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on performance (99/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Super over the Realme 16 Pro+?
The Honor Magic9 Super is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Realme 16 Pro+ is a better fit for active users.