Honor Magic9 vs Poco X3 NFC
The Honor Magic9 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Poco X3 NFC (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 leads — 92/100 vs 47/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5160); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Magic9 is faster in AnTuTu (4,288,382 vs 531,656).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9
Poco X3 NFC
What makes Honor Magic9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4288382 vs 531656
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 752
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1819
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5160 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Lighter: 209g vs 215g
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Poco X3 NFC better?
- Overall rating 47/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 vs the Poco X3 NFC, the Honor Magic9 scores 45 points higher (92/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (99/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (86/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Poco X3 NFC (99/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Poco X3 NFC (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Poco X3 NFC (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Poco X3 NFC (86/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (48/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 | Poco X3 NFC | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G | |
| AnTuTu | 4288382 | 531656 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 752 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1819 | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1236x2664 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 55 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 450 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm | 165.3×76.8×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $230 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 55MP
Poco X3 NFC
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1236x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X3 NFC
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Poco X3 NFC
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 and Poco X3 NFC, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 leads Poco X3 NFC by 706.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic9
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Poco X3 NFC (99/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Poco X3 NFC (85/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Poco X3 NFC (100/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Poco X3 NFC (86/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (48/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 or the Poco X3 NFC?
The Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Poco X3 NFC by 45 points (92/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 and the Poco X3 NFC?
The Honor Magic9 has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Poco X3 NFC — 47/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 or the Poco X3 NFC?
The Honor Magic9 leads on camera score (100/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 or the Poco X3 NFC?
The Honor Magic9 leads on performance (99/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 over the Poco X3 NFC?
The Honor Magic9 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.