Honor Magic9 vs Redmi Note 13
The Honor Magic9 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 leads — 92/100 vs 41/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 108 MP; the Honor Magic9 is faster in AnTuTu (4,288,382 vs 476,175); the Redmi Note 13 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 209g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9
Redmi Note 13
What makes Honor Magic9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4288382 vs 476175
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1396
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 23/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Redmi Note 13 better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 209g
- Better portability (67/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 vs the Redmi Note 13, the Honor Magic9 scores 51 points higher (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (99/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (100/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (86/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13 (99/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13 (100/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13 (86/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 13 notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 (67/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 | Redmi Note 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | |
| AnTuTu | 4288382 | 476175 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 466 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1396 | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1236x2664 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 75 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 108 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 | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 13, up to 3 major Android upgrades, HyperOS | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm | 162.3×75.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | $200 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 55MP
Redmi Note 13
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1236x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 13
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi Note 13
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 and Redmi Note 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 leads Redmi Note 13 by 800.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic9
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13 (99/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13 (100/100 vs 23/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13 (86/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 13 notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 (67/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 or the Redmi Note 13?
The Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13 by 51 points (92/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 and the Redmi Note 13?
The Honor Magic9 has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Redmi Note 13 — 41/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 or the Redmi Note 13?
The Honor Magic9 leads on camera score (100/100 vs 23/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 or the Redmi Note 13?
The Honor Magic9 leads on performance (99/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 over the Redmi Note 13?
The Honor Magic9 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.