Honor Magic9 vs Huawei nova 14 Lite
Comparing the Honor Magic9 (2026) and the Huawei nova 14 Lite (2025) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 leads — 92/100 vs 59/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei nova 14 Lite is noticeably lighter (191g vs 209g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9
Huawei nova 14 Lite
What makes Honor Magic9 better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (100/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 59/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Huawei nova 14 Lite better?
- Lighter: 191g vs 209g
- Better portability (72/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 vs the Huawei nova 14 Lite, the Honor Magic9 scores 33 points higher (92/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (100/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (86/100 vs 59/100). 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 14 Lite (100/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Lite (86/100 vs 59/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 (72/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 | Huawei nova 14 Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | — | |
| 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 | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 55 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | HarmonyOS 5.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm | 161.8×75.5×7.2 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 14 Lite
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1236x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 14 Lite
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei nova 14 Lite
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- 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 14 Lite (100/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Lite (86/100 vs 59/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 (72/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 or the Huawei nova 14 Lite?
The Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Lite by 33 points (92/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 and the Huawei nova 14 Lite?
The Honor Magic9 has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Huawei nova 14 Lite — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 or the Huawei nova 14 Lite?
The Honor Magic9 leads on camera score (100/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 over the Huawei nova 14 Lite?
The Honor Magic9 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.