Honor Magic9 Super vs ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
The Honor Magic9 Super (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Super leads — 87/100 vs 73/100 (a 14-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 1,420,808); the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is noticeably lighter (199g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Super
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
What makes Honor Magic9 Super better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4290399 vs 1420808
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 11000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 56/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 50 Ultra better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 227g
- Better camera (86/100 vs 78/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Super vs the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, the Honor Magic9 Super scores 14 points higher (87/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (99/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (91/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (99/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (91/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (50/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Super | ZTE Axon 50 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 4290399 | 1420808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2788 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 11000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×76.7×8.1 mm | 161.8×73.1×8.9 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 50 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2788
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Super
- 11000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Super and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Super leads ZTE Axon 50 Ultra by 202.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (99/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (91/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (50/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Super or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Honor Magic9 Super is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Super and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Honor Magic9 Super has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Super or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 78/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Super or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on performance (99/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Super over the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Honor Magic9 Super is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.