Honor 9N vs Honor Magic9 Pro Max
The Honor 9N (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 659, 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 20/100 (a 76-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9N doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9N
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
What makes Honor 9N better?
- Overall rating 20/100
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 215
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 810
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 9N vs the Honor Magic9 Pro Max, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 76 points higher (96/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9N (100/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor 9N (85/100 vs 62/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9N (100/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9N (94/100 vs 15/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 9N | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 659 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 5524187 | |
| Geekbench Single | 215 | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 810 | 12490 | |
| Display | 5.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2280 | 1320x2868 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 8800 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 80W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.0 (Oreo); EMUI 8 | Android 17 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 149.2×71.8×7.7 mm | — | |
| Weight | 152 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor 9N
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor 9N
- 5.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2280
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 9N
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9N (100/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor 9N (85/100 vs 62/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9N (100/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9N (94/100 vs 15/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9N or the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9N by 76 points (96/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9N and the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor 9N has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max — 96/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9N or the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9N or the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9N 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.