Honor Magic9 vs Huawei nova 14 Pro
The Honor Magic9 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Huawei nova 14 Pro (2025) runs on the Kirin 8020. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 leads — 92/100 vs 62/100 (a 30-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 Honor Magic9 is faster in AnTuTu (4,288,382 vs 1,021,894).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9
Huawei nova 14 Pro
What makes Honor Magic9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4288382 vs 1021894
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1389
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4125
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5500 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Huawei nova 14 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Lighter: 207g vs 209g
- Better portability (56/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 vs the Huawei nova 14 Pro, the Honor Magic9 scores 30 points higher (92/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (99/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (100/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (86/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Pro (99/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 and the Huawei nova 14 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Pro (100/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Pro (86/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 14 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 | Huawei nova 14 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Kirin 8020 | |
| AnTuTu | 4288382 | 1021894 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1389 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4125 | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1236x2664 | 1224x2776 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 55 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | HarmonyOS 5.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm | 163.4×75.0×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | — | $470 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 55MP
Huawei nova 14 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4-4.0
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1236x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 14 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2776
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei nova 14 Pro
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 and Huawei nova 14 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 leads Huawei nova 14 Pro by 319.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Pro (99/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 and the Huawei nova 14 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Pro (100/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Pro (86/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 14 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 or the Huawei nova 14 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Pro by 30 points (92/100 vs 62/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 and the Huawei nova 14 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Huawei nova 14 Pro — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 or the Huawei nova 14 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 leads on camera score (100/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 or the Huawei nova 14 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 leads on performance (99/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 over the Huawei nova 14 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Huawei nova 14 Pro is a better fit for active users.