Honor Magic9 vs Redmi 13
The Honor Magic9 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi 13 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G91 Ultra. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 leads — 92/100 vs 39/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5030); the main camera is 200 MP vs 108 MP; the Honor Magic9 is faster in AnTuTu (4,288,382 vs 354,158).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9
Redmi 13
What makes Honor Magic9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4288382 vs 354158
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 405
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1407
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5030 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 47/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Redmi 13 better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 209g
- Better portability (56/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 vs the Redmi 13, the Honor Magic9 scores 53 points higher (92/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (99/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (86/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Redmi 13 (99/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Redmi 13 (85/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Redmi 13 (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Redmi 13 (86/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 13 is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 | Redmi 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G91 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 4288382 | 354158 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 405 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1407 | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1236x2664 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5030 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 55 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 14, HyperOS | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 550 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm | 168.6×76.3×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | $170 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 55MP
Redmi 13
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1236x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 13
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi 13
- 5030 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 and Redmi 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 leads Redmi 13 by 1110.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Redmi 13 (99/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Redmi 13 (85/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Redmi 13 (100/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Redmi 13 (86/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 13 is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 or the Redmi 13?
The Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Redmi 13 by 53 points (92/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 and the Redmi 13?
The Honor Magic9 has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Redmi 13 — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 or the Redmi 13?
The Honor Magic9 leads on camera score (100/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 or the Redmi 13?
The Honor Magic9 leads on performance (99/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 over the Redmi 13?
The Honor Magic9 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.