Honor Magic9 Super vs Redmi A5
The Honor Magic9 Super (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi A5 (2025) runs on the Unisoc T7250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Super leads — 87/100 vs 36/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Super has the bigger battery (11000 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 200 MP vs 32 MP; the Honor Magic9 Super has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi A5 doesn't; the Redmi A5 is noticeably lighter (193g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Super
Redmi A5
What makes Honor Magic9 Super better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 600
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1800
- Bigger battery: 11000 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 32MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 32/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi A5 better?
- Lighter: 193g vs 227g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Super vs the Redmi A5, the Honor Magic9 Super scores 51 points higher (87/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (99/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (78/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (91/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (99/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Super notably outperforms the Redmi A5 (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (78/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (91/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi A5 notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 Super (60/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Super | Redmi A5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Unisoc T7250 | |
| AnTuTu | 4290399 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 600 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1800 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1280x2788 | 1640x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 11000 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 15W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 32 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 15 (Go Edition) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×76.7×8.1 mm | 171.7×77.8×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | — | $90 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi A5
- Main: 32MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2788
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi A5
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1640x720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Super
- 11000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi A5
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic9 Super
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (99/100 vs 32/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Super notably outperforms the Redmi A5 (84/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (78/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (91/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi A5 notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 Super (60/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Redmi A5?
The Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 by 51 points (87/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Super and the Redmi A5?
The Honor Magic9 Super has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Redmi A5 — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Redmi A5?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on camera score (78/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Redmi A5?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on performance (99/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Super over the Redmi A5?
The Honor Magic9 Super is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.