Honor Magic9 vs Nubia A37e
The Honor Magic9 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Nubia A37e (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 leads — 92/100 vs 30/100 (a 62-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 8 MP; the Honor Magic9 has NFC for contactless payments, the Nubia A37e doesn't; the Nubia A37e is noticeably lighter (194g vs 209g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9
Nubia A37e
What makes Honor Magic9 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 560
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1700
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 8MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Nubia A37e better?
- Lighter: 194g vs 209g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 vs the Nubia A37e, the Honor Magic9 scores 62 points higher (92/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (99/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (86/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Nubia A37e (99/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Nubia A37e (85/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Nubia A37e (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Nubia A37e (86/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia A37e is a bit better (59/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 | Nubia A37e | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Unisoc T7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 4288382 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 560 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1700 | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1236x2664 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 10W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 8 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 55 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm | 168.0×77.5×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 194 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 55MP
Nubia A37e
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1236x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia A37e
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Nubia A37e
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Nubia A37e (99/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Nubia A37e (85/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Nubia A37e (100/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Nubia A37e (86/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia A37e is a bit better (59/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 or the Nubia A37e?
The Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Nubia A37e by 62 points (92/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 and the Nubia A37e?
The Honor Magic9 has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Nubia A37e — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 or the Nubia A37e?
The Honor Magic9 leads on camera score (100/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 or the Nubia A37e?
The Honor Magic9 leads on performance (99/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 over the Nubia A37e?
The Honor Magic9 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.