Honor Magic9 Super vs Tecno Pova Curve
The Honor Magic9 Super (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Tecno Pova Curve (2025) runs on the Dimensity 7300 Ultimate. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Super leads — 87/100 vs 58/100 (a 29-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 879,714); the Tecno Pova Curve is noticeably lighter (189g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Super
Tecno Pova Curve
What makes Honor Magic9 Super better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4290399 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1001
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2918
- Bigger battery: 11000 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Tecno Pova Curve better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 189g vs 227g
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Super vs the Tecno Pova Curve, the Honor Magic9 Super scores 29 points higher (87/100 vs 58/100). 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 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (91/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova Curve is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve (78/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super notably outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve (91/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova Curve notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 Super (70/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Super | Tecno Pova Curve | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Dimensity 7300 Ultimate | |
| AnTuTu | 4290399 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1001 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2918 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2788 | 1080x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 11000 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×76.7×8.1 mm | 164.3×74.6×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | — | $219 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Tecno Pova Curve
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2788
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Pova Curve
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2436
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Super
- 11000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Tecno Pova Curve
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Super and Tecno Pova Curve, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Super leads Tecno Pova Curve by 387.7% in our overall performance rating.
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 Tecno Pova Curve (99/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova Curve is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve (78/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super notably outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve (91/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova Curve notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 Super (70/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Tecno Pova Curve?
The Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve by 29 points (87/100 vs 58/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Super and the Tecno Pova Curve?
The Honor Magic9 Super has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Tecno Pova Curve — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Tecno Pova Curve?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on camera score (78/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Tecno Pova Curve?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on performance (99/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Super over the Tecno Pova Curve?
The Honor Magic9 Super is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.