Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs Honor X70 Refresh
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the Honor X70 Refresh (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 59/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 8300); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 975,254).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Honor X70 Refresh
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 975254
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 1087
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 3148
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 8300 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 87/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Honor X70 Refresh better?
- Overall rating 59/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the Honor X70 Refresh, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 37 points higher (96/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X70 Refresh (100/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Honor X70 Refresh are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X70 Refresh (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 87/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | Honor X70 Refresh | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | 975254 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 1087 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 3148 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 1200x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 8300 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 161.9×76.1×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | — | 193 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor X70 Refresh
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X70 Refresh
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Honor X70 Refresh
- 8300 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Pro Max and Honor X70 Refresh, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Honor X70 Refresh by 466.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X70 Refresh (100/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Honor X70 Refresh are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X70 Refresh (100/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 87/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Honor X70 Refresh?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X70 Refresh by 37 points (96/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Honor X70 Refresh?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the Honor X70 Refresh — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Honor X70 Refresh?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Honor X70 Refresh?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the Honor X70 Refresh?
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 X70 Refresh is a better fit for those who care about battery life.