Honor Magic9 vs Tecno Pova Slim
The Honor Magic9 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Tecno Pova Slim (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 leads — 92/100 vs 52/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5160); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 is faster in AnTuTu (4,288,382 vs 581,041); the Tecno Pova Slim is noticeably lighter (156g vs 209g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9
Tecno Pova Slim
What makes Honor Magic9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4288382 vs 581041
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 803
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5160 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 45/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Tecno Pova Slim better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 156g vs 209g
- Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 vs the Tecno Pova Slim, the Honor Magic9 scores 40 points higher (92/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (99/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (100/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (86/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Slim (99/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova Slim is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Slim (100/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Slim (86/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova Slim significantly outperforms the Honor Magic9 (100/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 | Tecno Pova Slim | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 | |
| AnTuTu | 4288382 | 581041 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 803 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2047 | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1236x2664 | 1224x2720 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 55 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm | 164.2×75.9×6.0 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 156 g | |
| Launch price | — | $230 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 55MP
Tecno Pova Slim
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1236x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Pova Slim
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Tecno Pova Slim
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 and Tecno Pova Slim, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 leads Tecno Pova Slim by 638.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic9
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Slim (99/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova Slim is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Slim (100/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Slim (86/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova Slim significantly outperforms the Honor Magic9 (100/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 or the Tecno Pova Slim?
The Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Slim by 40 points (92/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 and the Tecno Pova Slim?
The Honor Magic9 has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Tecno Pova Slim — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 or the Tecno Pova Slim?
The Honor Magic9 leads on camera score (100/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 or the Tecno Pova Slim?
The Honor Magic9 leads on performance (99/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 over the Tecno Pova Slim?
The Honor Magic9 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.