Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 84/100 vs 22/100 (a 62-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5020); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 514,398); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max doesn't; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 209g).
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 514398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5020 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Lighter: 155g vs 209g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 40/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 38/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 22/100
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 62 points higher (84/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (89/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (84/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (67/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (89/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (84/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (67/100 vs 40/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (100/100 vs 38/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Redmi Note 9 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 514398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5020 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 10.0; MIUI 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 450 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 165.5×76.7×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 209 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
- 5020 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Redmi Note 9 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Redmi Note 9 Pro Max by 761.3% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (89/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (84/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (67/100 vs 40/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (100/100 vs 38/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max by 62 points (84/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max — 22/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (84/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (89/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Redmi Note 9 Pro Max is a better fit for everyday use.