Honor 90 Pro vs Honor Magic9 Pro Max
The Honor 90 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, 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 70/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 5000); the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 1,463,370).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 90 Pro
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
What makes Honor 90 Pro better?
- Overall rating 70/100
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 1463370
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 90 Pro vs the Honor Magic9 Pro Max, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 26 points higher (96/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor 90 Pro (100/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Honor 90 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor 90 Pro (100/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Pro (94/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 90 Pro | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1463370 | 5524187 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 12490 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 1320x2868 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8800 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×74.9×8.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 199 g | — | |
| Launch price | $500 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor 90 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor 90 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 90 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 90 Pro and Honor Magic9 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Honor 90 Pro by 73.5% 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 90 Pro (100/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Honor 90 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor 90 Pro (100/100 vs 71/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Pro (94/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 90 Pro or the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Pro by 26 points (96/100 vs 70/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 90 Pro and the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor 90 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max — 96/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 90 Pro or the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 71/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 90 Pro or the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Honor 90 Pro over the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor 90 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.