Honor Magic9 vs Nubia Z60 Ultra Leading
The Honor Magic9 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Nubia Z60 Ultra Leading (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 leads — 92/100 vs 74/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 is faster in AnTuTu (4,288,382 vs 2,345,563); the Honor Magic9 is noticeably lighter (209g vs 246g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9
Nubia Z60 Ultra Leading
What makes Honor Magic9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4288382 vs 2345563
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 209g vs 246g
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 78/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 27/100)
What makes Nubia Z60 Ultra Leading better?
- Overall rating 74/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 vs the Nubia Z60 Ultra Leading, the Honor Magic9 scores 18 points higher (92/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (100/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (86/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Nubia Z60 Ultra Leading (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Nubia Z60 Ultra Leading (100/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Nubia Z60 Ultra Leading (86/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Nubia Z60 Ultra Leading (48/100 vs 27/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 | Nubia Z60 Ultra Leading | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4288382 | 2345563 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1236x2664 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 55 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 14, MyOS 14 (International), MyOS 14.5 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm | 164.0×76.4×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 246 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 55MP
Nubia Z60 Ultra Leading
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1236x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z60 Ultra Leading
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Nubia Z60 Ultra Leading
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 and Nubia Z60 Ultra Leading, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 leads Nubia Z60 Ultra Leading by 82.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Nubia Z60 Ultra Leading (99/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Nubia Z60 Ultra Leading (100/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Nubia Z60 Ultra Leading (86/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Nubia Z60 Ultra Leading (48/100 vs 27/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 or the Nubia Z60 Ultra Leading?
The Honor Magic9 is noticeably better than the Nubia Z60 Ultra Leading — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 and the Nubia Z60 Ultra Leading?
The Honor Magic9 has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Nubia Z60 Ultra Leading — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 or the Nubia Z60 Ultra Leading?
The Honor Magic9 leads on camera score (100/100 vs 78/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 or the Nubia Z60 Ultra Leading?
The Honor Magic9 leads on performance (99/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 over the Nubia Z60 Ultra Leading?
The Honor Magic9 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Nubia Z60 Ultra Leading is a better fit for gamers and power users.