Honor Magic9 Super vs Sony Xperia Pro-I
The Honor Magic9 Super (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia Pro-I (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Super leads — 87/100 vs 50/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Super has the bigger battery (11000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 12 MP; the Honor Magic9 Super is faster in AnTuTu (4,290,399 vs 1,135,878); the Sony Xperia Pro-I is noticeably lighter (211g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Super
Sony Xperia Pro-I
What makes Honor Magic9 Super better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4290399 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 11000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Sony Xperia Pro-I better?
- Lighter: 211g vs 227g
- Better display (90/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (43/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Super vs the Sony Xperia Pro-I, the Honor Magic9 Super scores 37 points higher (87/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (99/100 vs 64/100). 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 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (99/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (78/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (91/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I and the Honor Magic9 Super are nearly equal (43/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Super | Sony Xperia Pro-I | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 4290399 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2788 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 11000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×76.7×8.1 mm | 166.0×72.0×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1799 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- Main: 12MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2788
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Super
- 11000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Super and Sony Xperia Pro-I, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Super leads Sony Xperia Pro-I by 277.7% 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 Sony Xperia Pro-I (99/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (78/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (91/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I and the Honor Magic9 Super are nearly equal (43/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I by 37 points (87/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Super and the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Honor Magic9 Super has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Sony Xperia Pro-I — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on camera score (78/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on performance (99/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Super over the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Honor Magic9 Super is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Sony Xperia Pro-I is a better fit for active users.