Honor 500 vs Honor Magic9 Pro Max
The Honor 500 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, 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 73/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 8000); the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 2,344,395).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 500
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
What makes Honor 500 better?
- Overall rating 73/100
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 2344395
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 2072
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 6649
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 8000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 81/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 58/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 71/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 500 vs the Honor Magic9 Pro Max, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 23 points higher (96/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor 500 (100/100 vs 81/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 500 (100/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor 500 (94/100 vs 71/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 500 | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 2344395 | 5524187 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2072 | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6649 | 12490 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2736 | 1320x2868 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 8800 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 198 g | — | |
| Launch price | $380 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor 500
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor 500
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 500
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 500 and Honor Magic9 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Honor 500 by 57.6% 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 notably outperforms the Honor 500 (100/100 vs 81/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 500 (100/100 vs 58/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor 500 (94/100 vs 71/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 500 or the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 500 by 23 points (96/100 vs 73/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 500 and the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor 500 has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max — 96/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 500 or the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 58/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 500 or the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 81/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 over the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor 500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.