Honor Magic9 vs Infinix Note 50s
The Honor Magic9 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Infinix Note 50s (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 leads — 92/100 vs 56/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Magic9 is faster in AnTuTu (4,288,382 vs 879,714); the Honor Magic9 has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Note 50s doesn't; the Infinix Note 50s is noticeably lighter (180g vs 209g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9
Infinix Note 50s
What makes Honor Magic9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4288382 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1001
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2918
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Infinix Note 50s better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 180g vs 209g
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (76/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 vs the Infinix Note 50s, the Honor Magic9 scores 36 points higher (92/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (100/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (86/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 50s (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Infinix Note 50s and the Honor Magic9 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 50s (100/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 50s (86/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Note 50s notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 (76/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 | Infinix Note 50s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate | |
| AnTuTu | 4288382 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1001 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2918 | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1236x2664 | 1080x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 55 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm | 164.3×74.5×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 180 g | |
| Launch price | — | $230 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 55MP
Infinix Note 50s
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1236x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Infinix Note 50s
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2436
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Infinix Note 50s
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 and Infinix Note 50s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 leads Infinix Note 50s by 387.5% 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 Infinix Note 50s (99/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Infinix Note 50s and the Honor Magic9 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 50s (100/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 50s (86/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Infinix Note 50s notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 (76/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 or the Infinix Note 50s?
The Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 50s by 36 points (92/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 and the Infinix Note 50s?
The Honor Magic9 has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Infinix Note 50s — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 or the Infinix Note 50s?
The Honor Magic9 leads on camera score (100/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 or the Infinix Note 50s?
The Honor Magic9 leads on performance (99/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 over the Infinix Note 50s?
The Honor Magic9 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.