Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold vs Honor Magic9 Pro Max

The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G4, 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 64/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 4650); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 1,401,321).

The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold by 32 points (96/100 vs 64/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold

Performance 70
Display 78
Camera 64
Battery 42
Portability 52
Value for money 36

Honor Magic9 Pro Max

Performance 100
Display 85
Camera 100
Battery 94
Portability —
Value for money —

What makes Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold better?


  • Overall rating 64/100

What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 1401321
  • Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 1707
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 4431
  • Bigger battery: 8800 vs 4650 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 21W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
  • Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 7W

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 70/100)
  • Better camera (100/100 vs 64/100)
  • Longer battery life (94/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 78/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold vs the Honor Magic9 Pro Max, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 32 points higher (96/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (100/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (100/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (94/100 vs 42/100).

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold: The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is a better fit for active users.
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.

Specs comparison

Specification Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Processor Google Tensor G4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6
AnTuTu 1401321 5524187
Geekbench Single 1707 4301
Geekbench Multi 4431 12490
Display 8.0" AMOLED 6.8" LTPO OLED
Resolution 2076x2152 1320x2868
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4650 mAh 8800 mAh
Charging 21W 100W
Wireless charging 7W 80W
DXOMark (camera) 129 —
Main camera 48 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 10 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 10 MP 200 MP
Front camera 10 MP 50 MP
RAM 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 14 Android 17
Brightness (peak) 2700 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection IPX8 IP68
Dimensions 155.2×150.2×5.1 mm —
Weight 257 g —
Launch price $1799 —

Camera comparison

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold

  • Main: 48MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 10MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 10MP
64
camera

Honor Magic9 Pro Max

  • Main: 200MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
100
camera

Display comparison

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold

  • 8.0" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2076x2152
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
78
display

Honor Magic9 Pro Max

  • 6.8" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1320x2868
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display

Battery and charging

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold

  • 4650 mAh
  • Wired: 21W
  • Wireless: 7W
42
battery

Honor Magic9 Pro Max

  • 8800 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 80W
94
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold and Honor Magic9 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Google Tensor G4
64/100
1401321 AnTuTu
Honor Magic9 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6
96/100 +74.6%
5524187 AnTuTu

Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold by 74.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold

$1799

Honor Magic9 Pro Max

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (100/100 vs 70/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 78/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (100/100 vs 64/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (94/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold or the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?

The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold by 32 points (96/100 vs 64/100).

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold and the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max — 96/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold or the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?

The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 64/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold or the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?

The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 70/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold over the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is a better fit for active users. The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.