Honor Magic9 vs Huawei nova Y70 Plus
Comparing the Honor Magic9 (2026) and the Huawei nova Y70 Plus (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 leads — 92/100 vs 39/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 48 MP; the Honor Magic9 has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova Y70 Plus doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9
Huawei nova Y70 Plus
What makes Honor Magic9 better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (100/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 37/100)
What makes Huawei nova Y70 Plus better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 209g
- Overall rating 39/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 vs the Huawei nova Y70 Plus, the Honor Magic9 scores 53 points higher (92/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (100/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (86/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y70 Plus (85/100 vs 37/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y70 Plus (100/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y70 Plus (86/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 48/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 | Huawei nova Y70 Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 4288382 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | — | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1236x2664 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 5W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 55 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | EMUI 12, no Google Play Services | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm | 168.3×77.7×9.0 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 55MP
Huawei nova Y70 Plus
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1236x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova Y70 Plus
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei nova Y70 Plus
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y70 Plus (85/100 vs 37/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y70 Plus (100/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y70 Plus (86/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 48/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 or the Huawei nova Y70 Plus?
The Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y70 Plus by 53 points (92/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 and the Huawei nova Y70 Plus?
The Honor Magic9 has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Huawei nova Y70 Plus — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 or the Huawei nova Y70 Plus?
The Honor Magic9 leads on camera score (100/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 over the Huawei nova Y70 Plus?
The Honor Magic9 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.