Honor Magic9 vs Xiaomi 12S
The Honor Magic9 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 12S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. 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 4500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 is faster in AnTuTu (4,288,382 vs 1,381,634); the Xiaomi 12S is noticeably lighter (179g vs 209g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9
Xiaomi 12S
What makes Honor Magic9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4288382 vs 1381634
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 67W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12S better?
- Lighter: 179g vs 209g
- Better portability (69/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 vs the Xiaomi 12S, the Honor Magic9 scores 29 points higher (92/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (99/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (100/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (86/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S (99/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 and the Xiaomi 12S are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12S (100/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S (86/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12S notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 (69/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 | Xiaomi 12S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 4288382 | 1381634 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 6.3" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1236x2664 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 55 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm | 152.7×69.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 179 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 55MP
Xiaomi 12S
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 5MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1236x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 12S
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 12S
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 and Xiaomi 12S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 leads Xiaomi 12S by 210.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S (99/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 and the Xiaomi 12S are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12S (100/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S (86/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12S notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 (69/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 or the Xiaomi 12S?
The Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12S by 29 points (92/100 vs 63/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 and the Xiaomi 12S?
The Honor Magic9 has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Xiaomi 12S — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 or the Xiaomi 12S?
The Honor Magic9 leads on camera score (100/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 or the Xiaomi 12S?
The Honor Magic9 leads on performance (99/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 over the Xiaomi 12S?
The Honor Magic9 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 12S is a better fit for active users.