Category Breakdown
Camera
Magic9
Main sensor resolution (200 MP)
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Magic9
Battery capacity (8,000 mAh)
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X500
Wired charging speed (90W)
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AnTuTu benchmark
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X500
Screen size (6.59")
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Magic9
Total weight (209g)
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Specs-per-dollar (server score)
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| Spec | Magic9 | X500 |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.37" | 6.59" | |
| 1,236 × 2,664 | 1,260 × 2,750 | |
| OLED | AMOLED | |
| 120Hz | 144Hz | |
| 10,000 nits | 4,000 nits | |
Camera | ||
| 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Triple | Triple | |
| 3.5x | 3x | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, compass, gyro, proximity | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, compass, gyro, proximity | |
Performance | ||
| Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Mediatek Dimensity 9600M | |
| 16 GB | 12 GB | |
| 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 8,000 mAh | 7,500 mAh | |
| 80W | 90W | |
| 50W | 40W | |
Build | ||
| 209g | 211g | |
| 8.5mm | 8.2mm | |
| Glass front aluminum frame glass back | Glass front aluminum frame glass back | |
| IP68 | IP68 | |
| Flagship | Flagship | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
Honor Magic9
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Honor Magic9
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Honor Magic9
Highest resolution main camera.