HMD Skyline vs Honor Magic9 Pro Max
The HMD Skyline (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, 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 62/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 108 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 798,429).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Skyline
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
What makes HMD Skyline better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 798429
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 2687
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 4600 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 53/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 75/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Skyline vs the Honor Magic9 Pro Max, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 34 points higher (96/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Skyline (100/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the HMD Skyline is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the HMD Skyline (100/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Skyline (94/100 vs 45/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Skyline | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 798429 | 5524187 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2687 | 12490 | |
| Display | 6.5" P-OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1320x2868 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 8800 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.8×76.0×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 209 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Skyline
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
HMD Skyline
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Skyline
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless: 15W
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Skyline and Honor Magic9 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads HMD Skyline by 85.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Skyline (100/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the HMD Skyline is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the HMD Skyline (100/100 vs 75/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Skyline (94/100 vs 45/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Skyline or the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Skyline by 34 points (96/100 vs 62/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Skyline and the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The HMD Skyline has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max — 96/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Skyline or the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 75/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Skyline or the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the HMD Skyline 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.