Honor Magic9 Super vs ZTE Axon 40
The Honor Magic9 Super (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. 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 64 MP; the Honor Magic9 Super is faster in AnTuTu (4,290,399 vs 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 40 is noticeably lighter (200g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Super
ZTE Axon 40
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
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 73/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
- Lighter: 200g vs 227g
- Better portability (53/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Super vs the ZTE Axon 40, 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 51/100). 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 (99/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Super is a bit better (84/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (78/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (91/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (53/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Super | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 4290399 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 1280x2788 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 11000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×76.7×8.1 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2788
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Super
- 11000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Super and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Super leads ZTE Axon 40 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 (99/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Super is a bit better (84/100 vs 73/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (78/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (91/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (53/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Super or the ZTE Axon 40?
The Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 by 29 points (87/100 vs 58/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Super and the ZTE Axon 40?
The Honor Magic9 Super has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Super or the ZTE Axon 40?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on camera score (78/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Super or the ZTE Axon 40?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on performance (99/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Super over the ZTE Axon 40?
The Honor Magic9 Super is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.