Honor Magic9 Super vs Xiaomi 18 Pro
The Honor Magic9 Super (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads — 92/100 vs 87/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Super has the bigger battery (11000 mAh vs 7000); the Xiaomi 18 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,888,150 vs 4,290,399); the Xiaomi 18 Pro is noticeably lighter (203g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Super
Xiaomi 18 Pro
What makes Honor Magic9 Super better?
- Bigger battery: 11000 vs 7000 mAh
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 87/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4888150 vs 4290399
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 11047
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Lighter: 203g vs 227g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 99/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Super vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro, the Xiaomi 18 Pro scores 5 points higher (92/100 vs 87/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 78/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro and the Honor Magic9 Super are nearly equal (100/100 vs 99/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Super and the Xiaomi 18 Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 Super (100/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super and the Xiaomi 18 Pro are nearly equal (91/100 vs 87/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Super | Xiaomi 18 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 4290399 | 4888150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 12490 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2788 | 1120x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 11000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×76.7×8.1 mm | 151.8×72.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | $845 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2788
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1120x2436
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Super
- 11000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Super and Xiaomi 18 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro leads Honor Magic9 Super by 12.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic9 Super
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro and the Honor Magic9 Super are nearly equal (100/100 vs 99/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Super and the Xiaomi 18 Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 Super (100/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super and the Xiaomi 18 Pro are nearly equal (91/100 vs 87/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro edges out the Honor Magic9 Super 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 18 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Super has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on camera score (100/100 vs 78/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Super over the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Super is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.