Honor Magic9 vs Redmi Note 14 SE 5G
The Honor Magic9 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 14 SE 5G (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7025 Ultra. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 leads — 92/100 vs 51/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5110); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 is faster in AnTuTu (4,288,382 vs 668,462); the Redmi Note 14 SE 5G is noticeably lighter (190g vs 209g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9
Redmi Note 14 SE 5G
What makes Honor Magic9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4288382 vs 668462
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 969
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2321
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5110 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 49/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Redmi Note 14 SE 5G better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 209g
- Better portability (65/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 vs the Redmi Note 14 SE 5G, the Honor Magic9 scores 41 points higher (92/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (99/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (100/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (86/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 14 SE 5G (99/100 vs 49/100). 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 14 SE 5G (100/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 14 SE 5G (86/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 14 SE 5G notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 (65/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 | Redmi Note 14 SE 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 7025 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 4288382 | 668462 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 969 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2321 | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1236x2664 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5110 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 55 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 2100 nits | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm | 162.4×75.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 55MP
Redmi Note 14 SE 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1236x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 14 SE 5G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi Note 14 SE 5G
- 5110 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 and Redmi Note 14 SE 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 leads Redmi Note 14 SE 5G by 541.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 14 SE 5G (99/100 vs 49/100).
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 14 SE 5G (100/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 14 SE 5G (86/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 14 SE 5G notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 (65/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 or the Redmi Note 14 SE 5G?
The Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 14 SE 5G by 41 points (92/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 and the Redmi Note 14 SE 5G?
The Honor Magic9 has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Redmi Note 14 SE 5G — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 or the Redmi Note 14 SE 5G?
The Honor Magic9 leads on camera score (100/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 or the Redmi Note 14 SE 5G?
The Honor Magic9 leads on performance (99/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 over the Redmi Note 14 SE 5G?
The Honor Magic9 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.