HMD Vibe 2 vs Honor Magic9 Pro Max
The HMD Vibe 2 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T8200, 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 41/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Vibe 2 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Vibe 2
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
What makes HMD Vibe 2 better?
- Overall rating 41/100
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 750
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 2200
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Vibe 2 vs the Honor Magic9 Pro Max, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 55 points higher (96/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 (94/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Vibe 2 | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8200 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 5524187 | |
| Geekbench Single | 750 | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2200 | 12490 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1320x2868 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8800 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×77.7×8.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 210 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Vibe 2
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
HMD Vibe 2
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Vibe 2
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 (100/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 (85/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 (100/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 (94/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Vibe 2 or the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 by 55 points (96/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Vibe 2 and the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The HMD Vibe 2 has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max — 96/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Vibe 2 or the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Vibe 2 or the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the HMD Vibe 2 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.