Honor Magic4 Pro vs Honor Magic9 Pro Max
The Honor Magic4 Pro (2022) 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 67/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 1,294,871).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic4 Pro
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
What makes Honor Magic4 Pro better?
- Faster wireless charging: 100W vs 80W
- Overall rating 67/100
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 4600 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 62/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic4 Pro vs the Honor Magic9 Pro Max, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 29 points higher (96/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 62/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic4 Pro (100/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic4 Pro (100/100 vs 62/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic4 Pro (94/100 vs 66/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic4 Pro | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1294871 | 5524187 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 12490 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1312x2848 | 1320x2868 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 8800 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 100W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 126 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6, Google Play Services | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×74.7×9.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 209 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic4 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 12MP
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic4 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1312x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic4 Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 100W
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic4 Pro and Honor Magic9 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Honor Magic4 Pro by 76.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic4 Pro (100/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic4 Pro (100/100 vs 62/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic4 Pro (94/100 vs 66/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic4 Pro or the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic4 Pro by 29 points (96/100 vs 67/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic4 Pro and the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic4 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max — 96/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic4 Pro or the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 62/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic4 Pro or the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic4 Pro over the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic4 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.