Honor Magic9 Super vs Redmi Note 15 Special
The Honor Magic9 Super (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 15 Special (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Super leads — 87/100 vs 54/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Super has the bigger battery (11000 mAh vs 5800); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 Super is faster in AnTuTu (4,290,399 vs 840,353); the Honor Magic9 Super has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 15 Special doesn't; the Redmi Note 15 Special is noticeably lighter (178g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Super
Redmi Note 15 Special
What makes Honor Magic9 Super better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4290399 vs 840353
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3000
- Bigger battery: 11000 vs 5800 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 55/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Redmi Note 15 Special better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 227g
- Better portability (79/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Super vs the Redmi Note 15 Special, the Honor Magic9 Super scores 33 points higher (87/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (78/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (99/100 vs 55/100). 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 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (78/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special significantly outperforms the Honor Magic9 Super (79/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Super | Redmi Note 15 Special | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4290399 | 840353 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3000 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2788 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 11000 mAh | 5800 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×76.7×8.1 mm | 164.0×75.4×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 178 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi Note 15 Special
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2788
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 15 Special
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Super
- 11000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi Note 15 Special
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Super and Redmi Note 15 Special, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Super leads Redmi Note 15 Special by 410.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (99/100 vs 55/100).
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 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (78/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (91/100 vs 55/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special significantly outperforms the Honor Magic9 Super (79/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special by 33 points (87/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Super and the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Honor Magic9 Super has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Redmi Note 15 Special — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on camera score (78/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on performance (99/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Super over the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Honor Magic9 Super is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.