HMD Pulse 2 Pro vs Honor Magic9 Pro Max
The HMD Pulse 2 Pro (2025) runs on the Unisoc T615, 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 36/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP.
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Pulse 2 Pro
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
What makes HMD Pulse 2 Pro better?
- Overall rating 36/100
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 380
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 1300
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 18/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Pulse 2 Pro vs the Honor Magic9 Pro Max, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 60 points higher (96/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (100/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (85/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (94/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Pulse 2 Pro | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T615 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 5524187 | |
| Geekbench Single | 380 | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1300 | 12490 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1320x2868 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8800 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×76.6×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 198 g | — | |
| Launch price | $189 | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Pulse 2 Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
HMD Pulse 2 Pro
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Pulse 2 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (100/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (85/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (100/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (94/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Pulse 2 Pro or the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro by 60 points (96/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Pulse 2 Pro and the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The HMD Pulse 2 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max — 96/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Pulse 2 Pro or the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Pulse 2 Pro or the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the HMD Pulse 2 Pro 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.