Honor Magic9 vs Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
The Honor Magic9 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 leads — 92/100 vs 70/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5600); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 is faster in AnTuTu (4,288,382 vs 1,825,771); the Honor Magic9 is noticeably lighter (209g vs 299g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
What makes Honor Magic9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4288382 vs 1825771
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1636
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5775
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5600 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 209g vs 299g
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate better?
- Better portability (52/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 vs the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate, the Honor Magic9 scores 22 points higher (92/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (99/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (100/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (86/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (99/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (100/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (86/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and the Honor Magic9 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 | Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Kirin 9050 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 4288382 | 1825771 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1636 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 5775 | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1236x2664 | 2232x3184 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5600 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 55 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | HarmonyOS 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP58 | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm | 219.2×157.2×4.0 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 299 g | |
| Launch price | — | $2799 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 55MP
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1236x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2232x3184
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 and Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 leads Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate by 134.9% 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 XT 2 Ultimate (99/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (85/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (100/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (86/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and the Honor Magic9 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 or the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate by 22 points (92/100 vs 70/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 and the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Honor Magic9 has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 or the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Honor Magic9 leads on camera score (100/100 vs 67/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 or the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Honor Magic9 leads on performance (99/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 over the Huawei Mate XT 2 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 XT 2 Ultimate is a better fit for active users.