Honor Magic9 Super vs Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)
The Honor Magic9 Super (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Super leads — 87/100 vs 67/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Super has the bigger battery (11000 mAh vs 5160); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 Super is faster in AnTuTu (4,290,399 vs 1,540,240); the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) is noticeably lighter (201g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Super
Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)
What makes Honor Magic9 Super better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4290399 vs 1540240
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1967
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5401
- Bigger battery: 11000 vs 5160 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 67W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 74/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 71/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) better?
- Lighter: 201g vs 227g
- Better display (90/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Super vs the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity), the Honor Magic9 Super scores 20 points higher (87/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (99/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (91/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) (99/100 vs 74/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) (91/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 Super (56/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Super | Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ | |
| AnTuTu | 4290399 | 1540240 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1967 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 5401 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2788 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 11000 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×76.7×8.1 mm | 163.6×74.6×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 5MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2788
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Super
- 11000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Super and Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Super leads Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) by 178.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) (99/100 vs 74/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) (78/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) (91/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 Super (56/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)?
The Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) by 20 points (87/100 vs 67/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Super and the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)?
The Honor Magic9 Super has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on camera score (78/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on performance (99/100 vs 74/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Super over the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)?
The Honor Magic9 Super is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) is a better fit for active users.