Honor Magic9 Super vs ZTE Axon 41 5G
The Honor Magic9 Super (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 41 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Super leads — 87/100 vs 56/100 (a 31-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 41 5G is noticeably lighter (203g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Super
ZTE Axon 41 5G
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 refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- 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 67/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 41 5G better?
- Lighter: 203g vs 227g
- Overall rating 56/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Super vs the ZTE Axon 41 5G, the Honor Magic9 Super scores 31 points higher (87/100 vs 56/100). 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 41 5G (99/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Super notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (84/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (78/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (91/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 41/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Super | ZTE Axon 41 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1280x2788 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 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 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×76.7×8.1 mm | 163.9×76.2×9.5 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 41 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2788
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 41 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Super
- 11000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 41 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Super and ZTE Axon 41 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Super leads ZTE Axon 41 5G 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 41 5G (99/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Super notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (84/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (78/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (91/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 41/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Super or the ZTE Axon 41 5G?
The Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G by 31 points (87/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Super and the ZTE Axon 41 5G?
The Honor Magic9 Super has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the ZTE Axon 41 5G — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Super or the ZTE Axon 41 5G?
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 41 5G?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on performance (99/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Super over the ZTE Axon 41 5G?
The Honor Magic9 Super is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The ZTE Axon 41 5G is a better fit for active users.