Honor Magic9 vs Motorola Razr 40
The Honor Magic9 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Motorola Razr 40 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1. 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 4200); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Magic9 is faster in AnTuTu (4,288,382 vs 859,516); the Motorola Razr 40 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 209g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9
Motorola Razr 40
What makes Honor Magic9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4288382 vs 859516
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1044
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2785
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 5W
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 34/100)
What makes Motorola Razr 40 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 209g
- Better display (91/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (73/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 vs the Motorola Razr 40, 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 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (86/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Motorola Razr 40 (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Razr 40 is a bit better (91/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Motorola Razr 40 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Motorola Razr 40 (86/100 vs 34/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Razr 40 notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 (73/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 | Motorola Razr 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 4288382 | 859516 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1044 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2785 | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 6.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1236x2664 | 1080x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 5W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 55 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 13, up to 3 major Android upgrades | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 1400 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm | 170.8×74.0×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 55MP
Motorola Razr 40
- Main: 64MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1236x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Razr 40
- 6.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2640
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Motorola Razr 40
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 5W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 and Motorola Razr 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 leads Motorola Razr 40 by 398.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Motorola Razr 40 (99/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Razr 40 is a bit better (91/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Motorola Razr 40 (100/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Motorola Razr 40 (86/100 vs 34/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Razr 40 notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 (73/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 or the Motorola Razr 40?
The Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Motorola Razr 40 by 36 points (92/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 and the Motorola Razr 40?
The Honor Magic9 has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Motorola Razr 40 — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 or the Motorola Razr 40?
The Honor Magic9 leads on camera score (100/100 vs 50/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 or the Motorola Razr 40?
The Honor Magic9 leads on performance (99/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 over the Motorola Razr 40?
The Honor Magic9 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.