Honor Magic9 Super vs Realme GT Neo 5 SE
The Honor Magic9 Super (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Realme GT Neo 5 SE (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Super leads — 87/100 vs 64/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Super has the bigger battery (11000 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Magic9 Super is faster in AnTuTu (4,290,399 vs 1,416,021); the Realme GT Neo 5 SE is noticeably lighter (193g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Super
Realme GT Neo 5 SE
What makes Honor Magic9 Super better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4290399 vs 1416021
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1654
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4217
- Bigger battery: 11000 vs 5500 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Realme GT Neo 5 SE better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 193g vs 227g
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Super vs the Realme GT Neo 5 SE, the Honor Magic9 Super scores 23 points higher (87/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (99/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (91/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Realme GT Neo 5 SE (99/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT Neo 5 SE is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Realme GT Neo 5 SE (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super notably outperforms the Realme GT Neo 5 SE (91/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme GT Neo 5 SE is a bit better (52/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Super | Realme GT Neo 5 SE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 4290399 | 1416021 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1654 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4217 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2788 | 1240x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 11000 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 13, Realme UI 4.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 1400 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×76.7×8.1 mm | 163.9×75.8×9.0 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme GT Neo 5 SE
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2788
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT Neo 5 SE
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1240x2772
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Super
- 11000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Realme GT Neo 5 SE
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Super and Realme GT Neo 5 SE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Super leads Realme GT Neo 5 SE by 203.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Realme GT Neo 5 SE (99/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT Neo 5 SE is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Realme GT Neo 5 SE (78/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super notably outperforms the Realme GT Neo 5 SE (91/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme GT Neo 5 SE is a bit better (52/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Realme GT Neo 5 SE?
The Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Realme GT Neo 5 SE by 23 points (87/100 vs 64/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Super and the Realme GT Neo 5 SE?
The Honor Magic9 Super has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Realme GT Neo 5 SE — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Realme GT Neo 5 SE?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on camera score (78/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Realme GT Neo 5 SE?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on performance (99/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Super over the Realme GT Neo 5 SE?
The Honor Magic9 Super is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Realme GT Neo 5 SE is a better fit for active users.