Honor Magic9 vs Huawei Nova 16s Pro
The Honor Magic9 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Huawei Nova 16s Pro (2026) runs on the Kirin 9010S. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 leads — 92/100 vs 76/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7000); the Honor Magic9 is faster in AnTuTu (4,288,382 vs 1,158,674); the Huawei Nova 16s Pro is thinner (7.1mm vs 8.5mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9
Huawei Nova 16s Pro
What makes Honor Magic9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4288382 vs 1158674
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1421
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4323
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7000 mAh
- Lighter: 209g vs 218g
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 94/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 72/100)
What makes Huawei Nova 16s Pro better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Better portability (58/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 vs the Huawei Nova 16s Pro, the Honor Magic9 scores 16 points higher (92/100 vs 76/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (99/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (86/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16s Pro (99/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (100/100 vs 94/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (86/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16s Pro is a bit better (58/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 | Huawei Nova 16s Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Kirin 9010S | |
| AnTuTu | 4288382 | 1158674 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1421 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4323 | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1236x2664 | 1320x2856 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 55 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm | 163.0×78.0×7.1 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | — | $570 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 55MP
Huawei Nova 16s Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1236x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Nova 16s Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2856
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei Nova 16s Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 and Huawei Nova 16s Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 leads Huawei Nova 16s Pro by 270.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16s Pro (99/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (100/100 vs 94/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (86/100 vs 72/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16s Pro is a bit better (58/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 or the Huawei Nova 16s Pro?
The Honor Magic9 is noticeably better than the Huawei Nova 16s Pro — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 and the Huawei Nova 16s Pro?
The Honor Magic9 has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Huawei Nova 16s Pro — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 or the Huawei Nova 16s Pro?
The Honor Magic9 leads on camera score (100/100 vs 94/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 or the Huawei Nova 16s Pro?
The Honor Magic9 leads on performance (99/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 over the Huawei Nova 16s 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 16s Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.