Honor Magic9 vs Motorola Moto X40
The Honor Magic9 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Motorola Moto X40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 leads — 92/100 vs 72/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 is faster in AnTuTu (4,288,382 vs 1,757,044).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9
Motorola Moto X40
What makes Honor Magic9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4288382 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4600 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 65/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Motorola Moto X40 better?
- Faster charging: 125W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 209g
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (53/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 vs the Motorola Moto X40, the Honor Magic9 scores 20 points higher (92/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (99/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (100/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (86/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X40 (99/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto X40 and the Honor Magic9 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto X40 (100/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X40 (86/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto X40 is a bit better (53/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 | Motorola Moto X40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 4288382 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1236x2664 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 125W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 55 MP | 60 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 13, MYUI 5.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm | 161.2×74.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 55MP
Motorola Moto X40
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 60MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1236x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Moto X40
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Motorola Moto X40
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 125W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 and Motorola Moto X40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 leads Motorola Moto X40 by 144.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X40 (99/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto X40 and the Honor Magic9 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto X40 (100/100 vs 65/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X40 (86/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto X40 is a bit better (53/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 or the Motorola Moto X40?
The Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto X40 by 20 points (92/100 vs 72/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 and the Motorola Moto X40?
The Honor Magic9 has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Motorola Moto X40 — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 or the Motorola Moto X40?
The Honor Magic9 leads on camera score (100/100 vs 65/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 or the Motorola Moto X40?
The Honor Magic9 leads on performance (99/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 over the Motorola Moto X40?
The Honor Magic9 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Motorola Moto X40 is a better fit for active users.