Honor Magic9 vs Infinix Zero X Neo
The Honor Magic9 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Infinix Zero X Neo (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G95. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 leads — 92/100 vs 42/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 48 MP; the Honor Magic9 is faster in AnTuTu (4,288,382 vs 535,127); the Honor Magic9 has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Zero X Neo doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9
Infinix Zero X Neo
What makes Honor Magic9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4288382 vs 535127
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 672
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1908
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 209g vs 212g
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Infinix Zero X Neo better?
- Overall rating 42/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 vs the Infinix Zero X Neo, the Honor Magic9 scores 50 points higher (92/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (99/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (100/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (86/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Infinix Zero X Neo (99/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Infinix Zero X Neo (85/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Infinix Zero X Neo (100/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Infinix Zero X Neo (86/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic9 and the Infinix Zero X Neo are nearly equal (48/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 | Infinix Zero X Neo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G95 | |
| AnTuTu | 4288382 | 535127 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 672 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1908 | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1236x2664 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 55 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 11, XOS 7.6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm | 168.4×76.5×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 212 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 55MP
Infinix Zero X Neo
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1236x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Infinix Zero X Neo
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Infinix Zero X Neo
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 and Infinix Zero X Neo, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 leads Infinix Zero X Neo by 701.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Infinix Zero X Neo (99/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Infinix Zero X Neo (85/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Infinix Zero X Neo (100/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Infinix Zero X Neo (86/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic9 and the Infinix Zero X Neo are nearly equal (48/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 or the Infinix Zero X Neo?
The Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Infinix Zero X Neo by 50 points (92/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 and the Infinix Zero X Neo?
The Honor Magic9 has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Infinix Zero X Neo — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 or the Infinix Zero X Neo?
The Honor Magic9 leads on camera score (100/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 or the Infinix Zero X Neo?
The Honor Magic9 leads on performance (99/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 over the Infinix Zero X Neo?
The Honor Magic9 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.