Honor 70 vs Honor Magic9 Pro Max
The Honor 70 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G, 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 57/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 54 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 820,210).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 70
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
What makes Honor 70 better?
- Overall rating 57/100
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 820210
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 1059
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 3012
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 54MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 70 vs the Honor Magic9 Pro Max, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 39 points higher (96/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (100/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (94/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 70 | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 820210 | 5524187 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1059 | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3012 | 12490 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1320x2868 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 8800 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 115 | — | |
| Main camera | 54 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 17 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×73.3×7.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 178 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor 70
- Main: 54MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor 70
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 70
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 70 and Honor Magic9 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Honor 70 by 85.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (100/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (100/100 vs 53/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (94/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 70 or the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 70 by 39 points (96/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 70 and the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor 70 has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max — 96/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 70 or the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 53/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 70 or the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Honor 70 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.