Honor Magic9 vs Huawei Mate 50 Pro
The Honor Magic9 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Huawei Mate 50 Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 leads — 92/100 vs 71/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4700); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 is faster in AnTuTu (4,288,382 vs 1,324,913).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9
Huawei Mate 50 Pro
What makes Honor Magic9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4288382 vs 1324913
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 70/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 80/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 62/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 50 Pro better?
- Lighter: 205g vs 209g
- Better portability (50/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 vs the Huawei Mate 50 Pro, the Honor Magic9 scores 21 points higher (92/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (99/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (100/100 vs 80/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (86/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 Pro (99/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 and the Huawei Mate 50 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 Pro (100/100 vs 80/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 Pro (86/100 vs 62/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 50 Pro and the Honor Magic9 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 | Huawei Mate 50 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 4288382 | 1324913 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1236x2664 | 2616x1212 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4700 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 149 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 55 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | HarmonyOS 3.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm | 162.1×75.5×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 55MP
Huawei Mate 50 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1236x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate 50 Pro
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2616x1212
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei Mate 50 Pro
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 and Huawei Mate 50 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 leads Huawei Mate 50 Pro by 223.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic9
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 Pro (99/100 vs 70/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 and the Huawei Mate 50 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 Pro (100/100 vs 80/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 Pro (86/100 vs 62/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 50 Pro and the Honor Magic9 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 or the Huawei Mate 50 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 Pro by 21 points (92/100 vs 71/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 and the Huawei Mate 50 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Huawei Mate 50 Pro — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 or the Huawei Mate 50 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 leads on camera score (100/100 vs 80/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 or the Huawei Mate 50 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 leads on performance (99/100 vs 70/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 over the Huawei Mate 50 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Huawei Mate 50 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.