Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs Honor Magic9 Pro Max
The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (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 74/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 5060); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 1,672,795).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
What makes Google Pixel 9 Pro XL better?
- Better display (86/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 1672795
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 1900
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 5200
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 5060 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 37W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 23W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 74/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 88/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs the Honor Magic9 Pro Max, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 22 points higher (96/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 88/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (100/100 vs 74/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL and the Honor Magic9 Pro Max are nearly equal (86/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 88/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (94/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1672795 | 5524187 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1900 | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5200 | 12490 | |
| Display | 6.8" Super Actua LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2992x1344 | 1320x2868 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5060 mAh | 8800 mAh | |
| Charging | 37W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 23W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 160 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 42 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.8×76.6×8.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 221 g | — | |
| Launch price | $1099 | — |
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
- Main: 50MP f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 42MP
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
- 6.8" Super Actua LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2992x1344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
- 5060 mAh
- Wired: 37W
- Wireless: 23W
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Google Pixel 9 Pro XL and Honor Magic9 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Google Pixel 9 Pro XL by 69.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic9 Pro Max
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (100/100 vs 74/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL and the Honor Magic9 Pro Max are nearly equal (86/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 88/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (94/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL or the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL by 22 points (96/100 vs 74/100).
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL and the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max — 96/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL or the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 88/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL or the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 74/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL over the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.