Fairphone 5 vs Honor Magic9 Pro Max
The Fairphone 5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm QCM6490, while the Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 47/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 5
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
What makes Fairphone 5 better?
- Overall rating 47/100
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (100/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 28/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 72/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 5 vs the Honor Magic9 Pro Max, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 49 points higher (96/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 28/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (100/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (94/100 vs 28/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 5 | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm QCM6490 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 5524187 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 12490 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 1320x2868 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 8800 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 108 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, up to 5 major Android upgrades | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 880 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP55 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×75.8×9.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 212 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 5
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Fairphone 5
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Fairphone 5
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 72/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (100/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (94/100 vs 28/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 5 or the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 by 49 points (96/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 5 and the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Fairphone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max — 96/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 5 or the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 5 over the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.