Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs Honor X5d s
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the Honor X5d s (2026) runs on the Unisoc T610. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 39/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X5d s doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Honor X5d s
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (100/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Honor X5d s better?
- Overall rating 39/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the Honor X5d s, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 57 points higher (96/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X5d s (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X5d s (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X5d s (94/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | Honor X5d s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | Unisoc T610 | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" TFT LCD | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 720x1576 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 15W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 (Go edition) | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 168.3×78.5×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | — | 214 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor X5d s
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X5d s
- 6.8" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1576
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Honor X5d s
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X5d s (85/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X5d s (100/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X5d s (94/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Honor X5d s?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X5d s by 57 points (96/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Honor X5d s?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the Honor X5d s — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Honor X5d s?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the Honor X5d s?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.