Honor 10X lite vs Honor Magic9 Pro Max
The Honor 10X lite (2020) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 710A, 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 35/100 (a 61-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 343,622).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 10X lite
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
What makes Honor 10X lite better?
- Overall rating 35/100
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 343622
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 318
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 1201
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 10X lite vs the Honor Magic9 Pro Max, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 61 points higher (96/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 32/100). 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 Honor 10X lite (100/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor 10X lite (85/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 10X lite (100/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 10X lite (94/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 10X lite | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 710A | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 343622 | 5524187 | |
| Geekbench Single | 318 | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1201 | 12490 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1320x2868 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8800 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10, Magic UI 3.1, no Google Play Services | Android 17 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.7×76.9×9.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 206 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor 10X lite
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor 10X lite
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 10X lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 10X lite and Honor Magic9 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Honor 10X lite by 93.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 10X lite (100/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor 10X lite (85/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 10X lite (100/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 10X lite (94/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 10X lite or the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 10X lite by 61 points (96/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 10X lite and the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor 10X lite has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max — 96/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 10X lite or the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 10X lite or the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Honor 10X lite 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.