Honor Magic9 vs Huawei Nova 16 SE
The Honor Magic9 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Huawei Nova 16 SE (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8020. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 leads — 92/100 vs 60/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Nova 16 SE has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 8000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 is faster in AnTuTu (4,288,382 vs 1,146,138); the Honor Magic9 is noticeably lighter (209g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9
Huawei Nova 16 SE
What makes Honor Magic9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4288382 vs 1146138
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1389
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4125
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 209g vs 229g
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 70/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Huawei Nova 16 SE better?
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 8000 mAh
- Overall rating 60/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 vs the Huawei Nova 16 SE, the Honor Magic9 scores 32 points higher (92/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (99/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (100/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (86/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE (99/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 and the Huawei Nova 16 SE are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE (100/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE (86/100 vs 70/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (48/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 | Huawei Nova 16 SE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | HiSilicon Kirin 8020 | |
| AnTuTu | 4288382 | 1146138 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1389 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4125 | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 6.8" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1236x2664 | 2756x1272 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 55 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | HarmonyOS 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm | 163.3×78.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 229 g | |
| Launch price | — | $345 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 55MP
Huawei Nova 16 SE
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1236x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Nova 16 SE
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 2756x1272
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei Nova 16 SE
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 and Huawei Nova 16 SE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 leads Huawei Nova 16 SE by 274.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic9
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE (99/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 and the Huawei Nova 16 SE are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE (100/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE (86/100 vs 70/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (48/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 or the Huawei Nova 16 SE?
The Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE by 32 points (92/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 and the Huawei Nova 16 SE?
The Honor Magic9 has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Huawei Nova 16 SE — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 or the Huawei Nova 16 SE?
The Honor Magic9 leads on camera score (100/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 or the Huawei Nova 16 SE?
The Honor Magic9 leads on performance (99/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 over the Huawei Nova 16 SE?
The Honor Magic9 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Huawei Nova 16 SE is a better fit for active users.