Honor Magic9 vs Xiaomi Mi 11
The Honor Magic9 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi Mi 11 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 leads — 92/100 vs 62/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 200 MP vs 108 MP; the Honor Magic9 is faster in AnTuTu (4,288,382 vs 1,102,627).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9
Xiaomi Mi 11
What makes Honor Magic9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4288382 vs 1102627
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4600 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 55W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 57/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 11 better?
- Lighter: 196g vs 209g
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 vs the Xiaomi Mi 11, the Honor Magic9 scores 30 points higher (92/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (99/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (100/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (86/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11 (99/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Mi 11 and the Honor Magic9 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11 (100/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11 (86/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 11 is a bit better (60/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 | Xiaomi Mi 11 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 4288382 | 1102627 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1236x2664 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 55W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 55 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm | 164.3×74.6×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | — | $500 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 55MP
Xiaomi Mi 11
- Main: 108MP f/1.85
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1236x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 11
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi Mi 11
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 and Xiaomi Mi 11, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 leads Xiaomi Mi 11 by 288.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11 (99/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Mi 11 and the Honor Magic9 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11 (100/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11 (86/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 11 is a bit better (60/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 or the Xiaomi Mi 11?
The Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11 by 30 points (92/100 vs 62/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 and the Xiaomi Mi 11?
The Honor Magic9 has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Xiaomi Mi 11 — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 or the Xiaomi Mi 11?
The Honor Magic9 leads on camera score (100/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 or the Xiaomi Mi 11?
The Honor Magic9 leads on performance (99/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 over the Xiaomi Mi 11?
The Honor Magic9 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi Mi 11 is a better fit for active users.