Honor Magic9 vs Huawei Mate 60 RS Ultimate
The Honor Magic9 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Huawei Mate 60 RS Ultimate (2023) runs on the Kirin 9000S. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 leads — 92/100 vs 66/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 48 MP; the Honor Magic9 is faster in AnTuTu (4,288,382 vs 1,062,256); the Honor Magic9 is noticeably lighter (209g vs 242g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9
Huawei Mate 60 RS Ultimate
What makes Honor Magic9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4288382 vs 1062256
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1325
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4118
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 209g vs 242g
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 66/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 72/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 34/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 60 RS Ultimate better?
- Faster charging: 88W vs 80W
- Overall rating 66/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 vs the Huawei Mate 60 RS Ultimate, the Honor Magic9 scores 26 points higher (92/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (99/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (100/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (86/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 60 RS Ultimate (99/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 and the Huawei Mate 60 RS Ultimate are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 60 RS Ultimate (100/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (86/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (48/100 vs 34/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 | Huawei Mate 60 RS Ultimate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Kirin 9000S | |
| AnTuTu | 4288382 | 1062256 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1325 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4118 | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1236x2664 | 1260x2720 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 88W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 55 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | HarmonyOS 4.0 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm | 163.7×79.0×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 242 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 55MP
Huawei Mate 60 RS Ultimate
- Main: 48MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1236x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate 60 RS Ultimate
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei Mate 60 RS Ultimate
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 88W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 and Huawei Mate 60 RS Ultimate, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 leads Huawei Mate 60 RS Ultimate by 303.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 60 RS Ultimate (99/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 and the Huawei Mate 60 RS Ultimate are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 60 RS Ultimate (100/100 vs 66/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (86/100 vs 72/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (48/100 vs 34/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 or the Huawei Mate 60 RS Ultimate?
The Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 60 RS Ultimate by 26 points (92/100 vs 66/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 and the Huawei Mate 60 RS Ultimate?
The Honor Magic9 has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Huawei Mate 60 RS Ultimate — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 or the Huawei Mate 60 RS Ultimate?
The Honor Magic9 leads on camera score (100/100 vs 66/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 or the Huawei Mate 60 RS Ultimate?
The Honor Magic9 leads on performance (99/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 over the Huawei Mate 60 RS Ultimate?
The Honor Magic9 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Huawei Mate 60 RS Ultimate is a better fit for active users.