Honor Magic5 Ultimate vs Honor Magic9 Pro Max
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 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 75/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 5450); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 2,341,391).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
What makes Honor Magic5 Ultimate better?
- Overall rating 75/100
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 2341391
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 5450 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 79/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 72/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 73/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic5 Ultimate vs the Honor Magic9 Pro Max, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 21 points higher (96/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 72/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Ultimate (100/100 vs 79/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Ultimate (100/100 vs 72/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Ultimate (94/100 vs 73/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic5 Ultimate | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 2341391 | 5524187 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 12490 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1312x2848 | 1320x2868 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5450 mAh | 8800 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, MagicOS 7.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×76.7×8.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 217 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
- 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 Magic5 Ultimate
- 5450 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic5 Ultimate and Honor Magic9 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Honor Magic5 Ultimate by 57.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Ultimate (100/100 vs 79/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Ultimate (100/100 vs 72/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Ultimate (94/100 vs 73/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic5 Ultimate or the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic5 Ultimate by 21 points (96/100 vs 75/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic5 Ultimate and the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max — 96/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic5 Ultimate or the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 72/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic5 Ultimate or the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 79/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic5 Ultimate over the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate 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.