Honor Magic9 vs Huawei Mate 90 Pro
The Honor Magic9 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Huawei Mate 90 Pro (2026) runs on the Kirin 9035. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 leads — 92/100 vs 75/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6600); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 is faster in AnTuTu (4,288,382 vs 1,811,490).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
What makes Honor Magic9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4288382 vs 1811490
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6600 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 209g vs 222g
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 78/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 85/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Overall rating 75/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 vs the Huawei Mate 90 Pro, the Honor Magic9 scores 17 points higher (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (99/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (100/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro (99/100 vs 78/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 and the Huawei Mate 90 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro (100/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 and the Huawei Mate 90 Pro are nearly equal (86/100 vs 85/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic9 and the Huawei Mate 90 Pro are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 | Huawei Mate 90 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Kirin 9035 | |
| AnTuTu | 4288382 | 1811490 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | — | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 6.8" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1236x2664 | 1080x2832 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 6600 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 55 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | HarmonyOS 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 12000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm | 161.9×75.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 222 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 55MP
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1236x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- 6.8" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2832
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- 6600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 and Huawei Mate 90 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 leads Huawei Mate 90 Pro by 136.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro (99/100 vs 78/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 and the Huawei Mate 90 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro (100/100 vs 68/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 and the Huawei Mate 90 Pro are nearly equal (86/100 vs 85/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic9 and the Huawei Mate 90 Pro are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 or the Huawei Mate 90 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate 90 Pro — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 and the Huawei Mate 90 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 or the Huawei Mate 90 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 leads on camera score (100/100 vs 68/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 or the Huawei Mate 90 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 leads on performance (99/100 vs 78/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 over the Huawei Mate 90 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 90 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.