Honor Magic9 vs Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
The Honor Magic9 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 leads — 92/100 vs 52/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4050); the main camera is 200 MP vs 108 MP; the Honor Magic9 is faster in AnTuTu (4,288,382 vs 859,084); the Honor Magic9 has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha doesn't; the Honor Magic9 is noticeably lighter (209g vs 241g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9
Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
What makes Honor Magic9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4288382 vs 859084
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1031
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2864
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4050 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Lighter: 209g vs 241g
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 20/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha better?
- Overall rating 52/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 vs the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha, the Honor Magic9 scores 40 points higher (92/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (100/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (86/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (100/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (86/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (48/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 | Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | |
| AnTuTu | 4288382 | 859084 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1031 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2864 | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 7.9" Flexible Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1236x2664 | 2088x2250 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4050 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 40W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 55 MP | — | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm | 154.4×72.3×10.4 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 241 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 55MP
Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
- Main: 108MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 20MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: —
Display comparison
Honor Magic9
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1236x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
- 7.9" Flexible Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2088x2250
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
- 4050 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 and Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 leads Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha by 399.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (99/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (100/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (86/100 vs 27/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (48/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 or the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha?
The Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha by 40 points (92/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 and the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha?
The Honor Magic9 has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 or the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha?
The Honor Magic9 leads on camera score (100/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 or the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha?
The Honor Magic9 leads on performance (99/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 over the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha?
The Honor Magic9 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.