Google Pixel 4 vs Honor Magic9 Pro Max
The Google Pixel 4 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, 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 41/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 2800); the main camera is 2 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 824,513).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 4
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
What makes Google Pixel 4 better?
- Overall rating 41/100
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 2800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 2MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 71/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Google Pixel 4 vs the Honor Magic9 Pro Max, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 55 points higher (96/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4 (100/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4 (100/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4 (94/100 vs 15/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Google Pixel 4 | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 824513 | 5524187 | |
| Geekbench Single | 968 | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2731 | 12490 | |
| Display | 5.7" P-OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2280 | 1320x2868 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 2800 mAh | 8800 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 80W | |
| Main camera | 2 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 16 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 17 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 147.1×68.8×8.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 162 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 4
- Main: 2MP f/1.7
- Telephoto: 16MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Google Pixel 4
- 5.7" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2280
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 4
- 2800 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Google Pixel 4 and Honor Magic9 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Google Pixel 4 by 85.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4 (100/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 71/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4 (100/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4 (94/100 vs 15/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 4 or the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4 by 55 points (96/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 4 and the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Google Pixel 4 has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max — 96/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 4 or the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 17/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 4 or the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 4 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.