Honor Magic9 vs Tecno Phantom V Fold
The Honor Magic9 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Tecno Phantom V Fold (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 leads — 92/100 vs 63/100 (a 29-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 1,540,240); the Honor Magic9 is noticeably lighter (209g vs 299g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9
Tecno Phantom V Fold
What makes Honor Magic9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4288382 vs 1540240
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1967
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5401
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 209g vs 299g
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 74/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 58/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 20/100)
What makes Tecno Phantom V Fold better?
- Overall rating 63/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 vs the Tecno Phantom V Fold, the Honor Magic9 scores 29 points higher (92/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (99/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (100/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (86/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom V Fold (99/100 vs 74/100). 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 Tecno Phantom V Fold (100/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom V Fold (86/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom V Fold (48/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 | Tecno Phantom V Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ | |
| AnTuTu | 4288382 | 1540240 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1967 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 5401 | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 7.8" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1236x2664 | 2000x2296 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 55 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 13, HiOS 13 Fold | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 209 g | 299 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 55MP
Tecno Phantom V Fold
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1236x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Phantom V Fold
- 7.8" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2000x2296
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Tecno Phantom V Fold
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 and Tecno Phantom V Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 leads Tecno Phantom V Fold by 178.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom V Fold (99/100 vs 74/100).
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 Tecno Phantom V Fold (100/100 vs 58/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom V Fold (86/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom V Fold (48/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 or the Tecno Phantom V Fold?
The Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom V Fold by 29 points (92/100 vs 63/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 and the Tecno Phantom V Fold?
The Honor Magic9 has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Tecno Phantom V Fold — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 or the Tecno Phantom V Fold?
The Honor Magic9 leads on camera score (100/100 vs 58/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 or the Tecno Phantom V Fold?
The Honor Magic9 leads on performance (99/100 vs 74/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 over the Tecno Phantom V Fold?
The Honor Magic9 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Tecno Phantom V Fold is a better fit for active users.