Honor 70 vs Redmi Note 9 Pro Max

The Honor 70 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G, while the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 70 leads — 38/100 vs 22/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (5020 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 54 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor 70 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max doesn't; the Honor 70 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 209g).

The Honor 70 is noticeably better than the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 70
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 53
Battery 43
Design 77
Value for money 55
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 46
Battery 40
Design 38
Value for money 55
What makes Honor 70 better?
  • Faster charging: 66W vs 33W
  • Lighter: 178g vs 209g

  • Better camera (53/100 vs 46/100)
  • Longer battery life (43/100 vs 40/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Redmi Note 9 Pro Max better?
  • Bigger battery: 5020 vs 4800 mAh
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 54MP

  • Overall rating 22/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor 70 vs the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max, the Honor 70 scores 16 points higher (38/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 is a bit better (53/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 70 and the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max are nearly equal (43/100 vs 40/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (77/100 vs 38/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Honor 70: The Honor 70 is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max: The Redmi Note 9 Pro Max is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor 70 Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
AnTuTu 514398
Geekbench Single 746
Geekbench Multi 1762
Display 6.7" OLED 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 4800 mAh 5020 mAh
Charging 66W 33W
DXOMark (camera) 115
Main camera 54 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Front camera 32 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 Android 10.0; MIUI 11
Brightness (peak) 450 nits
NFC yes no
Dimensions 161.4×73.3×7.9 mm 165.5×76.7×8.8 mm
Weight 178 g 209 g
Price
Camera comparison
Honor 70
  • Main: 54MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
53
camera
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
46
camera
Display comparison
Honor 70
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Honor 70
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
  • 5020 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
40
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 is a bit better (53/100 vs 46/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor 70 and the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max are nearly equal (43/100 vs 40/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (77/100 vs 38/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 70 or the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max?

The Honor 70 is noticeably better than the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

What is the rating of the Honor 70 and the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max?

The Honor 70 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max — 22/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor 70 or the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max?

The Honor 70 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 46/100).

Should you choose the Honor 70 over the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max?

The Honor 70 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Note 9 Pro Max is a better fit for everyday use.