Honor Magic9 vs Honor V Purse
The Honor Magic9 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Honor V Purse (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 leads — 92/100 vs 48/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 is faster in AnTuTu (4,288,382 vs 783,606); the Honor V Purse is thinner (4.3mm vs 8.5mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9
Honor V Purse
What makes Honor Magic9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4288382 vs 783606
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 35W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 209g vs 214g
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 68/100)
What makes Honor V Purse better?
- Better portability (67/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 vs the Honor V Purse, the Honor Magic9 scores 44 points higher (92/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (100/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (86/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Honor V Purse (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Honor V Purse (85/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Honor V Purse (100/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Honor V Purse (86/100 vs 36/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor V Purse notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 (67/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 | Honor V Purse | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 4288382 | 783606 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1017 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2943 | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 7.7" Foldable OLED | |
| Resolution | 1236x2664 | 2016x2348 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 35W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 55 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 13, MagicOS 7.2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 1600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm | 156.5×135.6×4.3 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 55MP
Honor V Purse
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1236x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor V Purse
- 7.7" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 2016x2348
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Honor V Purse
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 and Honor V Purse, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 leads Honor V Purse by 447.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Honor V Purse (99/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Honor V Purse (85/100 vs 68/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Honor V Purse (100/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Honor V Purse (86/100 vs 36/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor V Purse notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 (67/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 or the Honor V Purse?
The Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Honor V Purse by 44 points (92/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 and the Honor V Purse?
The Honor Magic9 has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Honor V Purse — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 or the Honor V Purse?
The Honor Magic9 leads on camera score (100/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 or the Honor V Purse?
The Honor Magic9 leads on performance (99/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 over the Honor V Purse?
The Honor Magic9 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.