Honor Magic9 vs Xiaomi 14
The Honor Magic9 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 14 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 leads — 92/100 vs 75/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4610); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 is faster in AnTuTu (4,288,382 vs 2,363,726); the Xiaomi 14 is noticeably lighter (193g vs 209g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9
Xiaomi 14
What makes Honor Magic9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4288382 vs 2363726
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2200
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 7000
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4610 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 65/100)
What makes Xiaomi 14 better?
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Lighter: 193g vs 209g
- Better portability (61/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 vs the Xiaomi 14, the Honor Magic9 scores 17 points higher (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (100/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (86/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 14 (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 14 (100/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 14 (86/100 vs 65/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 14 is a bit better (61/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 | Xiaomi 14 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4288382 | 2363726 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2200 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 7000 | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1236x2664 | 2670x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4610 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 138 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 55 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 14 / HyperOS | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm | 152.8×71.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | — | $599 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 55MP
Xiaomi 14
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1236x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 14
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2670x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 14
- 4610 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 and Xiaomi 14, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 leads Xiaomi 14 by 81.4% 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 Xiaomi 14 (99/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 14 (100/100 vs 71/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 14 (86/100 vs 65/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 14 is a bit better (61/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 or the Xiaomi 14?
The Honor Magic9 is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 14 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 and the Xiaomi 14?
The Honor Magic9 has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Xiaomi 14 — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 or the Xiaomi 14?
The Honor Magic9 leads on camera score (100/100 vs 71/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 or the Xiaomi 14?
The Honor Magic9 leads on performance (99/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 over the Xiaomi 14?
The Honor Magic9 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 14 is a better fit for gamers and power users.