Honor Magic9 vs Tecno Camon 40 Premier
The Honor Magic9 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 leads — 92/100 vs 73/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 is faster in AnTuTu (4,288,382 vs 1,724,757); the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is noticeably lighter (193g vs 209g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
What makes Honor Magic9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4288382 vs 1724757
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1398
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4313
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 70W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 70/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 81/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Tecno Camon 40 Premier better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 193g vs 209g
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 vs the Tecno Camon 40 Premier, the Honor Magic9 scores 19 points higher (92/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (99/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (100/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (86/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (99/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (100/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (86/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 (66/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 | Tecno Camon 40 Premier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 | |
| AnTuTu | 4288382 | 1724757 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1398 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4313 | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1236x2664 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 70W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 55 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm | 161.0×75.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | — | $450 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 55MP
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1236x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 and Tecno Camon 40 Premier, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 leads Tecno Camon 40 Premier by 148.6% 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 Tecno Camon 40 Premier (99/100 vs 70/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (100/100 vs 81/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (86/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 (66/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Honor Magic9 is noticeably better than the Tecno Camon 40 Premier — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 and the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Honor Magic9 has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Honor Magic9 leads on camera score (100/100 vs 81/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Honor Magic9 leads on performance (99/100 vs 70/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 over the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Honor Magic9 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.