Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs Honor X40 GT
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the Honor X40 GT (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 54/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 1,135,878).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Honor X40 GT
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 75/100)
What makes Honor X40 GT better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Overall rating 54/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the Honor X40 GT, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 42 points higher (96/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT (100/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT (100/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT (94/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | Honor X40 GT | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 1080x2388 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 166.1×75.8×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | — | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor X40 GT
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X40 GT
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Honor X40 GT
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Pro Max and Honor X40 GT, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Honor X40 GT by 386.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT (100/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 75/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT (100/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT (94/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Honor X40 GT?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT by 42 points (96/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Honor X40 GT?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the Honor X40 GT — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Honor X40 GT?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Honor X40 GT?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the Honor X40 GT?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Honor X40 GT is a better fit for active users.