Honor Magic9 Super vs ZTE Axon 40 pro
The Honor Magic9 Super (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 40 pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Super leads — 87/100 vs 58/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Super has the bigger battery (11000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 108 MP; the Honor Magic9 Super is faster in AnTuTu (4,290,399 vs 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 40 pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Super
ZTE Axon 40 pro
What makes Honor Magic9 Super better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4290399 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 11000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 pro better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 227g
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Super vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the Honor Magic9 Super scores 29 points higher (87/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (99/100 vs 61/100). 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 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (99/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (91/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Super | ZTE Axon 40 pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 4290399 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2788 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 11000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×76.7×8.1 mm | 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2788
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Super
- 11000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Super and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Super leads ZTE Axon 40 pro by 324.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (99/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (78/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (91/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Super or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro by 29 points (87/100 vs 58/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Super and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Honor Magic9 Super has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Super or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on camera score (78/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Super or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on performance (99/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Super over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Honor Magic9 Super is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.