Honor Magic9 vs Huawei nova 12
The Honor Magic9 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Huawei nova 12 (2023) runs on the Kirin 830. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 leads — 92/100 vs 57/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei nova 12 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 209g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9
Huawei nova 12
What makes Honor Magic9 better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4600 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (100/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Huawei nova 12 better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Lighter: 191g vs 209g
- Better portability (75/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 vs the Huawei nova 12, the Honor Magic9 scores 35 points higher (92/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (100/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (86/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (100/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (86/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 (75/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 | Huawei nova 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Kirin 830 | |
| AnTuTu | 4288382 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | — | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1236x2664 | 1084x2412 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 55 MP | 60 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | HarmonyOS 4.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm | 161.5×75.4×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 55MP
Huawei nova 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1236x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 12
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei nova 12
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (100/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (86/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 (75/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 or the Huawei nova 12?
The Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 by 35 points (92/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 and the Huawei nova 12?
The Honor Magic9 has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Huawei nova 12 — 57/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 or the Huawei nova 12?
The Honor Magic9 leads on camera score (100/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 over the Huawei nova 12?
The Honor Magic9 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.