Honor Magic9 vs Honor Turbo
The Honor Magic9 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Honor Turbo (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 leads — 92/100 vs 58/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Turbo has the bigger battery (8560 mAh vs 8000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 is faster in AnTuTu (4,288,382 vs 1,000,207).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9
Honor Turbo
What makes Honor Magic9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4288382 vs 1000207
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1087
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3148
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Honor Turbo better?
- Bigger battery: 8560 vs 8000 mAh
- Lighter: 196g vs 209g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 vs the Honor Turbo, the Honor Magic9 scores 34 points higher (92/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (99/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (100/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (86/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Honor Turbo (99/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 and the Honor Turbo are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Honor Turbo (100/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (86/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Turbo notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 (64/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 | Honor Turbo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 4288382 | 1000207 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1087 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3148 | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1236x2664 | 1200x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 8560 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 55 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm | 161.9×76.1×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | — | $215 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 55MP
Honor Turbo
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1236x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Turbo
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Honor Turbo
- 8560 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 and Honor Turbo, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 leads Honor Turbo by 328.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic9
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Honor Turbo (99/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 and the Honor Turbo are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Honor Turbo (100/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (86/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Turbo notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 (64/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 or the Honor Turbo?
The Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Honor Turbo by 34 points (92/100 vs 58/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 and the Honor Turbo?
The Honor Magic9 has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Honor Turbo — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 or the Honor Turbo?
The Honor Magic9 leads on camera score (100/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 or the Honor Turbo?
The Honor Magic9 leads on performance (99/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 over the Honor Turbo?
The Honor Magic9 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.