Honor Magic9 Super vs Xiaomi 15
The Honor Magic9 Super (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Super leads — 87/100 vs 82/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Super has the bigger battery (11000 mAh vs 5240); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 Super is faster in AnTuTu (4,290,399 vs 2,914,100); the Xiaomi 15 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Super
Xiaomi 15
What makes Honor Magic9 Super better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4290399 vs 2914100
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3092
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9147
- Bigger battery: 11000 vs 5240 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 91/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 77/100)
What makes Xiaomi 15 better?
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Lighter: 191g vs 227g
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Super vs the Xiaomi 15, the Honor Magic9 Super scores 5 points higher (87/100 vs 82/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (91/100 vs 77/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super is a bit better (99/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 and the Honor Magic9 Super are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 78/100. In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super is a bit better (91/100 vs 77/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 15 notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 Super (60/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Super | Xiaomi 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 4290399 | 2914100 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3092 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 9147 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2788 | 2670x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 11000 mAh | 5240 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 147 | |
| 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 | 12GB / 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 | 152.3×71.2×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $635 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2788
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 15
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2670x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Super
- 11000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 15
- 5240 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:20 hrs, total 31:54 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Super and Xiaomi 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Super leads Xiaomi 15 by 47.2% 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 is a bit better (99/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 and the Honor Magic9 Super are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 78/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super is a bit better (91/100 vs 77/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 15 notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 Super (60/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Xiaomi 15?
The Honor Magic9 Super edges out the Xiaomi 15 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Super and the Xiaomi 15?
The Honor Magic9 Super has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Xiaomi 15 — 82/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Xiaomi 15?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on performance (99/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Super over the Xiaomi 15?
The Honor Magic9 Super is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.