Honor Magic9 Super vs Xiaomi Civi 3
The Honor Magic9 Super (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi Civi 3 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Super leads — 87/100 vs 57/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Super has the bigger battery (11000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 Super is faster in AnTuTu (4,290,399 vs 1,240,821); the Xiaomi Civi 3 is noticeably lighter (174g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Super
Xiaomi Civi 3
What makes Honor Magic9 Super better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4290399 vs 1240821
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1239
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3962
- Bigger battery: 11000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 67W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Xiaomi Civi 3 better?
- Lighter: 174g vs 227g
- Better portability (79/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Super vs the Xiaomi Civi 3, the Honor Magic9 Super scores 30 points higher (87/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (99/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (91/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 3 (99/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Super and the Xiaomi Civi 3 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 3 (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 3 (91/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Civi 3 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic9 Super (79/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Super | Xiaomi Civi 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 | |
| AnTuTu | 4290399 | 1240821 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1239 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3962 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2788 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 11000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 13, MIUI 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×76.7×8.1 mm | 158.7×71.7×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 174 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi Civi 3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2788
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Civi 3
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Super
- 11000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi Civi 3
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Super and Xiaomi Civi 3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Super leads Xiaomi Civi 3 by 245.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 3 (99/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Super and the Xiaomi Civi 3 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 3 (78/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 3 (91/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Civi 3 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic9 Super (79/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Xiaomi Civi 3?
The Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 3 by 30 points (87/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Super and the Xiaomi Civi 3?
The Honor Magic9 Super has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Xiaomi Civi 3 — 57/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Xiaomi Civi 3?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on camera score (78/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Xiaomi Civi 3?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on performance (99/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Super over the Xiaomi Civi 3?
The Honor Magic9 Super is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi Civi 3 is a better fit for active users.