Honor 90 Smart vs Honor Magic9 Pro Max
The Honor 90 Smart (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6020, 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 41/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 5330); the main camera is 108 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 530,583).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 90 Smart
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
What makes Honor 90 Smart better?
- Overall rating 41/100
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 530583
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 724
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 2032
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 5330 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 35W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 26/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 90 Smart vs the Honor Magic9 Pro Max, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 55 points higher (96/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Smart (100/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Smart (85/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Smart (100/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Smart (94/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 90 Smart | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 530583 | 5524187 | |
| Geekbench Single | 724 | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2032 | 12490 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1320x2868 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5330 mAh | 8800 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 79 | — | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, Magic OS 7.2 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.7×76.5×8.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 199 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor 90 Smart
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor 90 Smart
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 90 Smart
- 5330 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 90 Smart and Honor Magic9 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Honor 90 Smart by 90.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Smart (100/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Smart (85/100 vs 53/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Smart (100/100 vs 26/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Smart (94/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 90 Smart or the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Smart by 55 points (96/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 90 Smart and the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor 90 Smart has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max — 96/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 90 Smart or the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 26/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 90 Smart or the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Honor 90 Smart 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.