Honor Magic9 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro

The Honor Magic9 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6. Both devices score the same overall rating of 92/100. Key differences: the Honor Magic9 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7000); the Xiaomi 18 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,888,150 vs 4,288,382).

Both devices scored the same rating of 92/100 — the choice comes down to your priorities.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Honor Magic9

Performance 99
Display 85
Camera 100
Battery 86
Portability 48
Value for money —

Xiaomi 18 Pro

Performance 100
Display 82
Camera 100
Battery 87
Portability 52
Value for money 98

What makes Honor Magic9 better?

  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7000 mAh

  • Better display (85/100 vs 82/100)

What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 4888150 vs 4288382
  • Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 3639
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 11047
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
  • Lighter: 203g vs 209g

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 99/100)
  • Longer battery life (87/100 vs 86/100)
  • Better portability (52/100 vs 48/100)

Comparison verdict

The Honor Magic9 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro received the same MobileRank rating — 92/100. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro and the Honor Magic9 are nearly equal (100/100 vs 99/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro and the Honor Magic9 are nearly equal (87/100 vs 86/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro and the Honor Magic9 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).

Honor Magic9: The Honor Magic9 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
Xiaomi 18 Pro: The Xiaomi 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Honor Magic9 Xiaomi 18 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6
AnTuTu 4288382 4888150
Geekbench Single 3639 4301
Geekbench Multi 11047 12490
Display 6.4" OLED 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1236x2664 1120x2436
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 8000 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 80W 100W
Wireless charging 50W 50W
Main camera 200 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 200 MP 200 MP
Front camera 55 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 17 Android 17
Brightness (peak) 10000 nits 4000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69K IP68/IP69
Dimensions 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm 151.8×72.0×8.5 mm
Weight 209 g 203 g
Launch price — $845

Camera comparison

Honor Magic9

  • Main: 200MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 55MP
100
camera

Xiaomi 18 Pro

  • Main: 200MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
100
camera

Display comparison

Honor Magic9

  • 6.4" OLED
  • Resolution: 1236x2664
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display

Xiaomi 18 Pro

  • 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1120x2436
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display

Battery and charging

Honor Magic9

  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 50W
86
battery

Xiaomi 18 Pro

  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Honor Magic9 and Xiaomi 18 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor Magic9 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
92/100
4288382 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 18 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6
92/100 +12.3%
4888150 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 18 Pro leads Honor Magic9 by 12.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Honor Magic9

Price unknown

Xiaomi 18 Pro

$845

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro and the Honor Magic9 are nearly equal (100/100 vs 99/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro and the Honor Magic9 are nearly equal (87/100 vs 86/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro and the Honor Magic9 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Honor Magic9 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?

Both devices scored 92/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Xiaomi 18 Pro (100/100 vs 99/100).

What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro?

The Honor Magic9 has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro — 92/100.

Should you choose the Honor Magic9 over the Xiaomi 18 Pro?

The Honor Magic9 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.