Honor Magic9 Super vs Realme GT2 Explorer Master
The Honor Magic9 Super (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Realme GT2 Explorer Master (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Super leads — 87/100 vs 65/100 (a 22-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 1,420,808); the Realme GT2 Explorer Master is noticeably lighter (195g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Super
Realme GT2 Explorer Master
What makes Honor Magic9 Super better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4290399 vs 1420808
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 11000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Realme GT2 Explorer Master better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Lighter: 195g vs 227g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Super vs the Realme GT2 Explorer Master, the Honor Magic9 Super scores 22 points higher (87/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (99/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (91/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super notably outperforms the Realme GT2 Explorer Master (99/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Super is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super notably outperforms the Realme GT2 Explorer Master (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Realme GT2 Explorer Master (91/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme GT2 Explorer Master notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 Super (60/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Super | Realme GT2 Explorer Master | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 4290399 | 1420808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2788 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 11000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×76.7×8.1 mm | 161.3×74.3×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme GT2 Explorer Master
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2788
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT2 Explorer Master
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Super
- 11000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Realme GT2 Explorer Master
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Super and Realme GT2 Explorer Master, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Super leads Realme GT2 Explorer Master by 202.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super notably outperforms the Realme GT2 Explorer Master (99/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Super is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super notably outperforms the Realme GT2 Explorer Master (78/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Realme GT2 Explorer Master (91/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme GT2 Explorer Master notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 Super (60/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Realme GT2 Explorer Master?
The Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Realme GT2 Explorer Master by 22 points (87/100 vs 65/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Super and the Realme GT2 Explorer Master?
The Honor Magic9 Super has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Realme GT2 Explorer Master — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Realme GT2 Explorer Master?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on camera score (78/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Realme GT2 Explorer Master?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on performance (99/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Super over the Realme GT2 Explorer Master?
The Honor Magic9 Super is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Realme GT2 Explorer Master is a better fit for active users.