Honor Magic9 vs Huawei Mate 40E Pro
The Honor Magic9 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Huawei Mate 40E Pro (2022) runs on the Huawei HiSilicon KIRIN 9000L. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 leads — 92/100 vs 52/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 200 MP vs 52 MP.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9
Huawei Mate 40E Pro
What makes Honor Magic9 better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 50W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 52MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 209g vs 212g
- Better camera (100/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 71/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 40E Pro better?
- Overall rating 52/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 vs the Huawei Mate 40E Pro, the Honor Magic9 scores 40 points higher (92/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (100/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (86/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (85/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 40E Pro (100/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 40E Pro (86/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (48/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 | Huawei Mate 40E Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Huawei HiSilicon KIRIN 9000L | |
| AnTuTu | 4288382 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | — | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 6.9" Oled | |
| Resolution | 1236x2664 | 1344x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4400 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 50W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 52 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 55 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | HarmonyOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm | 162.9×75.5×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 212 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 55MP
Huawei Mate 40E Pro
- Main: 52MP
- Ultrawide: 20MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1236x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate 40E Pro
- 6.9" Oled
- Resolution: 1344x2772
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei Mate 40E Pro
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (85/100 vs 71/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 40E Pro (100/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 40E Pro (86/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (48/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 or the Huawei Mate 40E Pro?
The Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 40E Pro by 40 points (92/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 and the Huawei Mate 40E Pro?
The Honor Magic9 has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Huawei Mate 40E Pro — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 or the Huawei Mate 40E Pro?
The Honor Magic9 leads on camera score (100/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 over the Huawei Mate 40E Pro?
The Honor Magic9 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.