Honor Magic9 vs Realme GT 6
The Honor Magic9 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Realme GT 6 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 leads — 92/100 vs 70/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 is faster in AnTuTu (4,288,382 vs 1,809,566).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9
Realme GT 6
What makes Honor Magic9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4288382 vs 1809566
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5179
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5500 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 61/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 70/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Realme GT 6 better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Lighter: 199g vs 209g
- Better portability (53/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 vs the Realme GT 6, the Honor Magic9 scores 22 points higher (92/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (99/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (100/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (86/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Realme GT 6 (99/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 and the Realme GT 6 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Realme GT 6 (100/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Realme GT 6 (86/100 vs 70/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 6 is a bit better (53/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 | Realme GT 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4288382 | 1809566 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1923 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 5179 | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1236x2664 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 55 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Realme UI 5.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm | 162.0×75.1×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | $450 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 55MP
Realme GT 6
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1236x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT 6
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Realme GT 6
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 and Realme GT 6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 leads Realme GT 6 by 137.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic9
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Realme GT 6 (99/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 and the Realme GT 6 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Realme GT 6 (100/100 vs 61/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Realme GT 6 (86/100 vs 70/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 6 is a bit better (53/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 or the Realme GT 6?
The Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Realme GT 6 by 22 points (92/100 vs 70/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 and the Realme GT 6?
The Honor Magic9 has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Realme GT 6 — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 or the Realme GT 6?
The Honor Magic9 leads on camera score (100/100 vs 61/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 or the Realme GT 6?
The Honor Magic9 leads on performance (99/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 over the Realme GT 6?
The Honor Magic9 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Realme GT 6 is a better fit for active users.