Honor Magic5 vs Honor Magic9 Pro Max
The Honor Magic5 (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 69/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 54 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 1,757,044).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic5
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
What makes Honor Magic5 better?
- Overall rating 69/100
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 54MP
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 70/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic5 vs the Honor Magic9 Pro Max, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 27 points higher (96/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 (100/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Honor Magic5 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic5 (100/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 (94/100 vs 70/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic5 | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1757044 | 5524187 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 12490 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2664x1200 | 1320x2868 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 8800 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 54 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 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 | 161.4×75.5×7.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 197 g | — | |
| Launch price | $600 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic5
- Main: 54MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 12MP
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic5
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2664x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic5
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic5 and Honor Magic9 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Honor Magic5 by 68.2% 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 Magic5 (100/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Honor Magic5 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic5 (100/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 (94/100 vs 70/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic5 or the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic5 by 27 points (96/100 vs 69/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic5 and the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic5 has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max — 96/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic5 or the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic5 or the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic5 over the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic5 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.