Honor Magic9 vs Realme Narzo 20 Pro
The Honor Magic9 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Realme Narzo 20 Pro (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio G95. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 leads — 92/100 vs 42/100 (a 50-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 535,127); the Honor Magic9 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme Narzo 20 Pro doesn't; the Realme Narzo 20 Pro is noticeably lighter (191g vs 209g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9
Realme Narzo 20 Pro
What makes Honor Magic9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4288382 vs 535127
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 672
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1908
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 58/100)
What makes Realme Narzo 20 Pro better?
- Lighter: 191g vs 209g
- Better portability (49/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 vs the Realme Narzo 20 Pro, the Honor Magic9 scores 50 points higher (92/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (99/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (100/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (86/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 20 Pro (99/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Realme Narzo 20 Pro (85/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 20 Pro (100/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 20 Pro (86/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme Narzo 20 Pro and the Honor Magic9 are nearly equal (49/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 | Realme Narzo 20 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G95 | |
| AnTuTu | 4288382 | 535127 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 672 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1908 | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1236x2664 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 55 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 10, Realme UI | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm | 162.3×75.4×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 55MP
Realme Narzo 20 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1236x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Narzo 20 Pro
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Realme Narzo 20 Pro
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 and Realme Narzo 20 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 leads Realme Narzo 20 Pro by 701.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 20 Pro (99/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Realme Narzo 20 Pro (85/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 20 Pro (100/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 20 Pro (86/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme Narzo 20 Pro and the Honor Magic9 are nearly equal (49/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 or the Realme Narzo 20 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 20 Pro by 50 points (92/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 and the Realme Narzo 20 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Realme Narzo 20 Pro — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 or the Realme Narzo 20 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 leads on camera score (100/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 or the Realme Narzo 20 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 leads on performance (99/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 over the Realme Narzo 20 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.