Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs Honor X9e Pro
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the Honor X9e Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 60/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X9e Pro has the bigger battery (11000 mAh vs 8800); the main camera is 200 MP vs 108 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 1,008,325).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Honor X9e Pro
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 1008325
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 1099
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 3481
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 76/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Honor X9e Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 11000 vs 8800 mAh
- Overall rating 60/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the Honor X9e Pro, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 36 points higher (96/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 76/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X9e Pro (100/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Honor X9e Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X9e Pro (100/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor X9e Pro (94/100 vs 76/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | Honor X9e Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | 1008325 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 1099 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 3481 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 1280x2788 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 11000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 10000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.2×77.0×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | — | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor X9e Pro
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X9e Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2788
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Honor X9e Pro
- 11000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Pro Max and Honor X9e Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Honor X9e Pro by 447.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X9e Pro (100/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Honor X9e Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X9e Pro (100/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor X9e Pro (94/100 vs 76/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Honor X9e Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X9e Pro by 36 points (96/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Honor X9e Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the Honor X9e Pro — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Honor X9e Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Honor X9e Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the Honor X9e Pro?
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 X9e Pro is a better fit for those who care about battery life.