Honor Magic9 vs Honor X7b 5G (50 MP)
The Honor Magic9 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Honor X7b 5G (50 MP) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6020. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 leads — 92/100 vs 43/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 is faster in AnTuTu (4,288,382 vs 530,583).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9
Honor X7b 5G (50 MP)
What makes Honor Magic9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4288382 vs 530583
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 724
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2032
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 35W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 53/100)
What makes Honor X7b 5G (50 MP) better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 209g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 vs the Honor X7b 5G (50 MP), the Honor Magic9 scores 49 points higher (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (99/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (86/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Honor X7b 5G (50 MP) (99/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Honor X7b 5G (50 MP) (85/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Honor X7b 5G (50 MP) (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Honor X7b 5G (50 MP) (86/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X7b 5G (50 MP) is a bit better (57/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 | Honor X7b 5G (50 MP) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 6020 | |
| AnTuTu | 4288382 | 530583 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 724 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2032 | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1236x2664 | 1080x2412 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 35W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 55 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 13, Magic OS 7.2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 850 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm | 166.7×76.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 55MP
Honor X7b 5G (50 MP)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1236x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X7b 5G (50 MP)
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Honor X7b 5G (50 MP)
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 and Honor X7b 5G (50 MP), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 leads Honor X7b 5G (50 MP) by 708.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Honor X7b 5G (50 MP) (99/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Honor X7b 5G (50 MP) (85/100 vs 53/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Honor X7b 5G (50 MP) (100/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Honor X7b 5G (50 MP) (86/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X7b 5G (50 MP) is a bit better (57/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 or the Honor X7b 5G (50 MP)?
The Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Honor X7b 5G (50 MP) by 49 points (92/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 and the Honor X7b 5G (50 MP)?
The Honor Magic9 has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Honor X7b 5G (50 MP) — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 or the Honor X7b 5G (50 MP)?
The Honor Magic9 leads on camera score (100/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 or the Honor X7b 5G (50 MP)?
The Honor Magic9 leads on performance (99/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 over the Honor X7b 5G (50 MP)?
The Honor Magic9 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.