Honor Magic9 vs Honor Magic9 Super
The Honor Magic9 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Honor Magic9 Super (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 leads — 92/100 vs 87/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Super has the bigger battery (11000 mAh vs 8000); the Honor Magic9 Super is faster in AnTuTu (4,290,399 vs 4,288,382); the Honor Magic9 is noticeably lighter (209g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9
Honor Magic9 Super
What makes Honor Magic9 better?
- Lighter: 209g vs 227g
- Better camera (100/100 vs 78/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Honor Magic9 Super better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4290399 vs 4288382
- Bigger battery: 11000 vs 8000 mAh
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 86/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 vs the Honor Magic9 Super, the Honor Magic9 scores 5 points higher (92/100 vs 87/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (100/100 vs 78/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 99/100. In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 and the Honor Magic9 Super are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 Super (100/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super is a bit better (91/100 vs 86/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (48/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 | Honor Magic9 Super | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4288382 | 4290399 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 6.8" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1236x2664 | 1280x2788 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 11000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 55 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 10000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm | 161.8×76.7×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 55MP
Honor Magic9 Super
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1236x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic9 Super
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2788
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Honor Magic9 Super
- 11000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 and Honor Magic9 Super, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 99/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 and the Honor Magic9 Super are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 Super (100/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super is a bit better (91/100 vs 86/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (48/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 or the Honor Magic9 Super?
The Honor Magic9 edges out the Honor Magic9 Super by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 and the Honor Magic9 Super?
The Honor Magic9 has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Honor Magic9 Super — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 or the Honor Magic9 Super?
The Honor Magic9 leads on camera score (100/100 vs 78/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 over the Honor Magic9 Super?
The Honor Magic9 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Honor Magic9 Super is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.