Honor Magic9 vs OnePlus Nord 5 5G: 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
OnePlus Nord 5 5G
Honor Magic9 wins 4 of 6 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 Magic99887
- Camerafrom specsHonor Magic910082
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieHonor Magic910088
- Batteryfrom specsTie9494
- Displayfrom specsTie8585
- ConnectivityNot enough data
- SecurityHonor Magic910057
- ValueNot enough data
- Honor Magic9 has the bigger battery8,000 mAh vs 6,800 mAh
- Honor Magic9 has a sharper main camera200 MP vs 50 MP
- OnePlus Nord 5 5G has the bigger screen6.83" vs 6.37"
- Honor Magic9 is lighter209 g vs 211 g
- Honor Magic9 has a sharper selfie camera55 MP vs 32 MP
- Honor Magic9 has more RAM16 GB vs 12 GB
- Honor Magic9 has the faster chipQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 vs Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
- Honor Magic9 is better protected from water and dustIP68 vs IP65
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 6,800 mAh) and sharper main camera (200 MP vs 50 MP). The OnePlus Nord 5 5G is worth a look if you prefer its bigger screen (6.83" vs 6.37").
Larger battery: 8,000 mAh vs 6,800 mAh · Higher-resolution main camera: 200 MP vs 50 MP
Reliable all-round performance.
Common questions
Which is better: Honor Magic9 or OnePlus Nord 5 5G?
The Honor Magic9 is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger battery (8,000 mAh vs 6,800 mAh) and sharper main camera (200 MP vs 50 MP). The OnePlus Nord 5 5G is worth a look if you prefer its bigger screen (6.83" vs 6.37"). BeastScore: Honor Magic9 90.0/100, OnePlus Nord 5 5G 89.0/100.
What are the main battery and display differences between Honor Magic9 and OnePlus Nord 5 5G?
Honor Magic9 has a 6.37-inch display and 8000 mAh battery. OnePlus Nord 5 5G has a 6.83-inch display and 6800 mAh battery.
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