Honor Magic9 Super vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra
The Honor Magic9 Super (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Super leads — 87/100 vs 85/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Super has the bigger battery (11000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 Super is faster in AnTuTu (4,290,399 vs 3,030,376); the Honor Magic9 Super is thinner (8.1mm vs 9.4mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Super
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
What makes Honor Magic9 Super better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4290399 vs 3030376
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3050
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10200
- Bigger battery: 11000 vs 6000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 92/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (41/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Xiaomi 15 Ultra better?
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Lighter: 225g vs 227g
- Better camera (87/100 vs 78/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Super vs the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, the Honor Magic9 Super scores 2 points higher (87/100 vs 85/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (91/100 vs 80/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super is a bit better (99/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (87/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super is a bit better (91/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic9 Super is a bit better (41/100 vs 29/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Super | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 4290399 | 3030376 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 10200 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2788 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 11000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 15 / HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×76.7×8.1 mm | 161.3×75.3×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2788
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Super
- 11000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:19 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Super and Xiaomi 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Super leads Xiaomi 15 Ultra by 41.6% 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 is a bit better (99/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (87/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super is a bit better (91/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic9 Super is a bit better (41/100 vs 29/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Honor Magic9 Super edges out the Xiaomi 15 Ultra by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Super and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Honor Magic9 Super has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on camera score (87/100 vs 78/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on performance (99/100 vs 92/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Super over the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Honor Magic9 Super is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.