Category Breakdown
Camera
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Main sensor resolution
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Magic9
Battery capacity (8,000 mAh)
WinsCharging
18 Pro
Wired charging speed (100W)
WinsPerformance
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AnTuTu benchmark
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18 Pro
Screen size (6.4")
WinsWeight
18 Pro
Total weight (203g)
WinsValue
Magic9
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (7.9/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | Magic9 | 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.37" | 6.4" | |
| 1,236 × 2,664 | 1,120 × 2,436 | |
| OLED | LTPO AMOLED | |
| 120Hz | 2,160Hz | |
| 10,000 nits | 4,000 nits | |
Camera | ||
| 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Triple | Triple | |
| 3.5x | 3.2x | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, compass, gyro, proximity | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), Ultra Wideband (UWB) support, accelerometer, barometer, compass, gyro, proximity | |
Performance | ||
| Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| 16 GB | 16 GB | |
| 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 8,000 mAh | 7,000 mAh | |
| 80W | 100W | |
| 50W | 50W | |
Build | ||
| 209g | 203g | |
| 8.5mm | 8.5mm | |
| Glass front aluminum frame glass back | Glass front (Dragon Crystal Glass 3), aluminum frame | |
| 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
Xiaomi 18 Pro
Highest resolution main camera.