Honor Magic9 vs Sharp Aquos R9
The Honor Magic9 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sharp Aquos R9 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 leads — 92/100 vs 68/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 is faster in AnTuTu (4,288,382 vs 1,660,924).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9
Sharp Aquos R9
What makes Honor Magic9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4288382 vs 1660924
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1860
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5045
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 74/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Sharp Aquos R9 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 240Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 195g vs 209g
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 vs the Sharp Aquos R9, the Honor Magic9 scores 24 points higher (92/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (99/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (100/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (86/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (99/100 vs 74/100). In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (100/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (86/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 and the Honor Magic9 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 | Sharp Aquos R9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4288382 | 1660924 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1860 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 5045 | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 6.5" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1236x2664 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 55 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm | 156.0×75.0×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | — | $599 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 55MP
Sharp Aquos R9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1236x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sharp Aquos R9
- 6.5" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 240 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Sharp Aquos R9
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 and Sharp Aquos R9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 leads Sharp Aquos R9 by 158.2% 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 Sharp Aquos R9 (99/100 vs 74/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (100/100 vs 60/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (86/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 and the Honor Magic9 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 or the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 by 24 points (92/100 vs 68/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 and the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Honor Magic9 has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Sharp Aquos R9 — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 or the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Honor Magic9 leads on camera score (100/100 vs 60/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 or the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Honor Magic9 leads on performance (99/100 vs 74/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 over the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Honor Magic9 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Sharp Aquos R9 is a better fit for active users.