Honor Magic9 vs Magic5: Which One Should You Buy?
Honor Magic9 edges ahead with a BeastScore of 90.0/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.
Honor Magic9
Magic5
Honor Magic9 wins 5 of 5 categories
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. "From specs" scores compare only the specs both phones list. How we score
- Speedfrom specsHonor Magic99884
- Camerafrom specsHonor Magic910083
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieHonor Magic910060
- Batteryfrom specsHonor Magic910070
- DisplayNot enough data
- ConnectivityNot enough data
- SecurityNot enough data
- Valuefrom specsHonor Magic98359
- Honor Magic9 has the bigger battery8,000 mAh vs 5,100 mAh
- Honor Magic9 has a sharper main camera200 MP vs 50 MP
- Magic5 has the bigger screen6.81" vs 6.37"
- Magic5 is lighter204 g vs 209 g
- Honor Magic9 launched cheaper$745 vs $999
- Honor Magic9 has a sharper selfie camera55 MP vs 12 MP
- Honor Magic9 has more RAM16 GB vs 8 GB
- Honor Magic9 has the faster chipQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 vs Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄Honor Magic9 wins — BeastScore 90.0/100
The Honor Magic9 is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger battery (8,000 mAh vs 5,100 mAh) and sharper main camera (200 MP vs 50 MP). The Magic5 is worth a look if you prefer its bigger screen (6.81" vs 6.37").
Larger battery: 8,000 mAh vs 5,100 mAh · Higher-resolution main camera: 200 MP vs 50 MP
Reliable all-round performance.
Common questions
Which is better: Honor Magic9 or Magic5?
The Honor Magic9 is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger battery (8,000 mAh vs 5,100 mAh) and sharper main camera (200 MP vs 50 MP). The Magic5 is worth a look if you prefer its bigger screen (6.81" vs 6.37"). BeastScore: Honor Magic9 90.0/100, Magic5 76.1/100.
What are the main battery and display differences between Honor Magic9 and Magic5?
Honor Magic9 has a 6.37-inch display and 8000 mAh battery. Magic5 has a 6.81-inch display and 5100 mAh battery.
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