Honor Magic9 vs Xiaomi Mi 9T
The Honor Magic9 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi Mi 9T (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 730. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 leads — 92/100 vs 40/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 48 MP; the Honor Magic9 is faster in AnTuTu (4,288,382 vs 502,844); the Xiaomi Mi 9T is noticeably lighter (191g vs 209g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9
Xiaomi Mi 9T
What makes Honor Magic9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4288382 vs 502844
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 724
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 9T better?
- Lighter: 191g vs 209g
- Better portability (56/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 vs the Xiaomi Mi 9T, the Honor Magic9 scores 52 points higher (92/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (99/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (86/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T (99/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T (85/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T (86/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9T is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 | Xiaomi Mi 9T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 | |
| AnTuTu | 4288382 | 502844 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 724 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1836 | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1236x2664 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 55 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm | 156.7×74.3×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $300 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 55MP
Xiaomi Mi 9T
- Main: 48MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1236x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 9T
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi Mi 9T
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 and Xiaomi Mi 9T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 leads Xiaomi Mi 9T by 752.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic9
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T (99/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T (85/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T (100/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T (86/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9T is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 or the Xiaomi Mi 9T?
The Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T by 52 points (92/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 and the Xiaomi Mi 9T?
The Honor Magic9 has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Xiaomi Mi 9T — 40/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 or the Xiaomi Mi 9T?
The Honor Magic9 leads on camera score (100/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 or the Xiaomi Mi 9T?
The Honor Magic9 leads on performance (99/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 over the Xiaomi Mi 9T?
The Honor Magic9 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.