Honor Magic9 vs Infinix Note 40
The Honor Magic9 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Infinix Note 40 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99 Ultimate. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 leads — 92/100 vs 50/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 108 MP; the Infinix Note 40 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 209g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9
Infinix Note 40
What makes Honor Magic9 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 760
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1890
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 20W
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 38/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Infinix Note 40 better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 209g
- Better portability (67/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 vs the Infinix Note 40, the Honor Magic9 scores 42 points higher (92/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (99/100 vs 38/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (86/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 40 (99/100 vs 38/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 40 (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Infinix Note 40 (86/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Note 40 notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 (67/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 | Infinix Note 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G99 Ultimate | |
| AnTuTu | 4288382 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 760 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1890 | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1236x2664 | 1080x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 20W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 108 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 | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 14, XOS 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm | 164.1×74.5×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 55MP
Infinix Note 40
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1236x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Infinix Note 40
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2436
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Infinix Note 40
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 20W
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 40 (99/100 vs 38/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 40 (100/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Infinix Note 40 (86/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Infinix Note 40 notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 (67/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 or the Infinix Note 40?
The Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 40 by 42 points (92/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 and the Infinix Note 40?
The Honor Magic9 has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Infinix Note 40 — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 or the Infinix Note 40?
The Honor Magic9 leads on camera score (100/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 or the Infinix Note 40?
The Honor Magic9 leads on performance (99/100 vs 38/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 over the Infinix Note 40?
The Honor Magic9 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.