Honor 20 Pro vs Honor Magic9 Pro Max
The Honor 20 Pro (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, 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 47/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 4000); the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 736,755).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 20 Pro
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
What makes Honor 20 Pro better?
- Overall rating 47/100
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 736755
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 928
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 2875
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 20 Pro vs the Honor Magic9 Pro Max, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 49 points higher (96/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 20 Pro (100/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor 20 Pro (85/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 20 Pro (94/100 vs 22/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 20 Pro | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 736755 | 5524187 | |
| Geekbench Single | 928 | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2875 | 12490 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1320x2868 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 8800 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | — | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); Magic 2.1 | Android 17 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 154.6×74.0×8.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 182 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor 20 Pro
- Main: —
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor 20 Pro
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 20 Pro
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 20 Pro and Honor Magic9 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Honor 20 Pro by 86.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 20 Pro (100/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor 20 Pro (85/100 vs 58/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 20 Pro (94/100 vs 22/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 20 Pro or the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 20 Pro by 49 points (96/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 20 Pro and the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor 20 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max — 96/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor 20 Pro or the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Honor 20 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.