Honor 80 SE vs Honor Magic9 Pro Max
The Honor 80 SE (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 900, 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 53/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 671,241); the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 80 SE doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 80 SE
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
What makes Honor 80 SE better?
- Overall rating 53/100
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 671241
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 1003
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 2423
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 4600 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 47/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 80 SE vs the Honor Magic9 Pro Max, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 43 points higher (96/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 80 SE (100/100 vs 50/100). 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 80 SE (100/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 80 SE (94/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 80 SE | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 900 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 671241 | 5524187 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1003 | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2423 | 12490 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1320x2868 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 8800 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 7 | Android 17 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.3×73.4×7.7 mm | — | |
| Weight | 175 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor 80 SE
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor 80 SE
- 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 80 SE
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 80 SE and Honor Magic9 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Honor 80 SE by 87.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 80 SE (100/100 vs 50/100).
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 80 SE (100/100 vs 47/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 80 SE (94/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 80 SE or the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 80 SE by 43 points (96/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 80 SE and the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor 80 SE has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max — 96/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 80 SE or the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 47/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 80 SE or the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 50/100).
Should you choose the Honor 80 SE 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.