Honor Magic9 vs Nubia NaviX Ultra
The Honor Magic9 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Nubia NaviX Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. Both devices score the same overall rating of 92/100. Key differences: the Honor Magic9 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7100); the Honor Magic9 is faster in AnTuTu (4,288,382 vs 3,950,082).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9
Nubia NaviX Ultra
What makes Honor Magic9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4288382 vs 3950082
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7100 mAh
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 98/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 96/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Nubia NaviX Ultra better?
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 208g vs 209g
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
The Honor Magic9 and the Nubia NaviX Ultra received the same MobileRank rating — 92/100. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 and the Nubia NaviX Ultra are nearly equal (99/100 vs 98/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 and the Nubia NaviX Ultra are nearly equal (100/100 vs 96/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 and the Nubia NaviX Ultra are nearly equal (86/100 vs 85/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (59/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 | Nubia NaviX Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4288382 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1236x2664 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 55 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm | 162.1×75.7×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | — | $845 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 55MP
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1236x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 and Nubia NaviX Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 leads Nubia NaviX Ultra by 8.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic9
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 and the Nubia NaviX Ultra are nearly equal (99/100 vs 98/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 and the Nubia NaviX Ultra are nearly equal (100/100 vs 96/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 and the Nubia NaviX Ultra are nearly equal (86/100 vs 85/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (59/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
Both devices scored 92/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Honor Magic9 (99/100 vs 98/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 and the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Honor Magic9 has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Nubia NaviX Ultra — 92/100.
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 over the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Honor Magic9 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Nubia NaviX Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.