Honor Magic9 vs Honor X9e Pro
The Honor Magic9 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Honor X9e Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 leads — 92/100 vs 60/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X9e Pro has the bigger battery (11000 mAh vs 8000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 108 MP; the Honor Magic9 is faster in AnTuTu (4,288,382 vs 1,008,325).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9
Honor X9e Pro
What makes Honor Magic9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4288382 vs 1008325
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1099
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3481
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 76/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Honor X9e Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 11000 vs 8000 mAh
- Better portability (56/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 vs the Honor X9e Pro, the Honor Magic9 scores 32 points higher (92/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (99/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (100/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (86/100 vs 76/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Honor X9e Pro (99/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 and the Honor X9e Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Honor X9e Pro (100/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (86/100 vs 76/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X9e Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 | Honor X9e Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4288382 | 1008325 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1099 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3481 | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1236x2664 | 1280x2788 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 11000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 108 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 | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 10000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm | 162.2×77.0×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 55MP
Honor X9e Pro
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1236x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X9e Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2788
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Honor X9e Pro
- 11000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 and Honor X9e Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 leads Honor X9e Pro by 325.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Honor X9e Pro (99/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 and the Honor X9e Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Honor X9e Pro (100/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (86/100 vs 76/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X9e Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 or the Honor X9e Pro?
The Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Honor X9e Pro by 32 points (92/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 and the Honor X9e Pro?
The Honor Magic9 has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Honor X9e Pro — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 or the Honor X9e Pro?
The Honor Magic9 leads on camera score (100/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 or the Honor X9e Pro?
The Honor Magic9 leads on performance (99/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 over the Honor X9e Pro?
The Honor Magic9 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Honor X9e Pro is a better fit for those who care about battery life.