Honor Magic9 vs Oppo A96 5G
The Honor Magic9 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Oppo A96 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 leads — 92/100 vs 49/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 48 MP; the Honor Magic9 is faster in AnTuTu (4,288,382 vs 592,015); the Honor Magic9 has NFC for contactless payments, the Oppo A96 5G doesn't; the Oppo A96 5G is noticeably lighter (171g vs 209g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9
Oppo A96 5G
What makes Honor Magic9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4288382 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Oppo A96 5G better?
- Higher refresh rate: 180Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 171g vs 209g
- Better display (91/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (81/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 vs the Oppo A96 5G, the Honor Magic9 scores 43 points higher (92/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (99/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (100/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (86/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Oppo A96 5G (99/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Oppo A96 5G is a bit better (91/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Oppo A96 5G (100/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Oppo A96 5G (86/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo A96 5G significantly outperforms the Honor Magic9 (81/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 | Oppo A96 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 () | |
| AnTuTu | 4288382 | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2101 | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 6.4" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1236x2664 | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 180 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 55 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm | 159.8×73.2×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 171 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 55MP
Oppo A96 5G
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1236x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Oppo A96 5G
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 180 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Oppo A96 5G
- 4500 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 and Oppo A96 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 leads Oppo A96 5G by 624.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Oppo A96 5G (99/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Oppo A96 5G is a bit better (91/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Oppo A96 5G (100/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Oppo A96 5G (86/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Oppo A96 5G significantly outperforms the Honor Magic9 (81/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 or the Oppo A96 5G?
The Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Oppo A96 5G by 43 points (92/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 and the Oppo A96 5G?
The Honor Magic9 has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Oppo A96 5G — 49/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 or the Oppo A96 5G?
The Honor Magic9 leads on camera score (100/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 or the Oppo A96 5G?
The Honor Magic9 leads on performance (99/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 over the Oppo A96 5G?
The Honor Magic9 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.