Honor Magic9 vs TCL 605
The Honor Magic9 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the TCL 605 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 leads — 92/100 vs 36/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 is faster in AnTuTu (4,288,382 vs 358,608); the TCL 605 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 209g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9
TCL 605
What makes Honor Magic9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4288382 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1416
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 43/100)
What makes TCL 605 better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 209g
- Better portability (62/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 vs the TCL 605, the Honor Magic9 scores 56 points higher (92/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (99/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (86/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the TCL 605 (99/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the TCL 605 (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the TCL 605 (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the TCL 605 (86/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the TCL 605 is a bit better (62/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 | TCL 605 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G81 | |
| AnTuTu | 4288382 | 358608 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1416 | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1236x2664 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 55 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 480 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm | 165.6×76.2×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | $169 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 55MP
TCL 605
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1236x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
TCL 605
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
TCL 605
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 and TCL 605, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 leads TCL 605 by 1095.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic9
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the TCL 605 (99/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the TCL 605 (85/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the TCL 605 (100/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the TCL 605 (86/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the TCL 605 is a bit better (62/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 or the TCL 605?
The Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the TCL 605 by 56 points (92/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 and the TCL 605?
The Honor Magic9 has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the TCL 605 — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 or the TCL 605?
The Honor Magic9 leads on camera score (100/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 or the TCL 605?
The Honor Magic9 leads on performance (99/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 over the TCL 605?
The Honor Magic9 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.