HMD Vibe 2 Pro vs Honor Magic9 Pro Max
The HMD Vibe 2 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, 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 48/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 528,398); the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
What makes HMD Vibe 2 Pro better?
- Overall rating 48/100
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Vibe 2 Pro vs the Honor Magic9 Pro Max, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 48 points higher (96/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (100/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (94/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Vibe 2 Pro | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 5524187 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 12490 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 1320x2868 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8800 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Weight | 197 g | — | |
| Launch price | $180 | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Vibe 2 Pro and Honor Magic9 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads HMD Vibe 2 Pro by 90.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (100/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (85/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (100/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (94/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Vibe 2 Pro or the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro by 48 points (96/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Vibe 2 Pro and the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The HMD Vibe 2 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max — 96/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Vibe 2 Pro or the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Vibe 2 Pro or the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the HMD Vibe 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.