Honor Magic9 vs ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
The Honor Magic9 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 leads — 92/100 vs 73/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Magic9 is faster in AnTuTu (4,288,382 vs 1,420,808).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
What makes Honor Magic9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4288382 vs 1420808
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 86/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 56/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 50 Ultra better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 209g
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 vs the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, the Honor Magic9 scores 19 points higher (92/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (99/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (100/100 vs 86/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (86/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (99/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra and the Honor Magic9 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (100/100 vs 86/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (86/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra and the Honor Magic9 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 | ZTE Axon 50 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 4288382 | 1420808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1236x2664 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 55 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm | 161.8×73.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 55MP
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1236x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 leads ZTE Axon 50 Ultra by 201.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (99/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra and the Honor Magic9 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (100/100 vs 86/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (86/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra and the Honor Magic9 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Honor Magic9 is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Honor Magic9 has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Honor Magic9 leads on camera score (100/100 vs 86/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Honor Magic9 leads on performance (99/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 over the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Honor Magic9 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.