Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs Honor X8d
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the Honor X8d (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 48/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 200 MP vs 108 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 505,682).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Honor X8d
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 505682
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 484
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 1558
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 36/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Honor X8d better?
- Overall rating 48/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the Honor X8d, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 48 points higher (96/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 36/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8d (100/100 vs 36/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8d (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8d (94/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | Honor X8d | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | 505682 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 484 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 1558 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 15, MagicOS 10 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.9×76.3×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | — | 185 g | |
| Launch price | — | $220 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor X8d
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X8d
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Honor X8d
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Pro Max and Honor X8d, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Honor X8d by 992.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8d (100/100 vs 36/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8d (100/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8d (94/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Honor X8d?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8d by 48 points (96/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Honor X8d?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the Honor X8d — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Honor X8d?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Honor X8d?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 36/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the Honor X8d?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.