Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs Huawei Hi nova 9z
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the Huawei Hi nova 9z (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 45/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 499,040); the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei Hi nova 9z doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Huawei Hi nova 9z
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 499040
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 780
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 1897
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 4300 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 65/100)
What makes Huawei Hi nova 9z better?
- Overall rating 45/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the Huawei Hi nova 9z, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 51 points higher (96/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 42/100). 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 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (100/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (85/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (94/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | Huawei Hi nova 9z | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 () | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | 499040 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 780 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 1897 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.7" LCD IPS | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 1080x2376 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | HarmonyOS 2 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 161.8×74.7×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | — | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei Hi nova 9z
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Hi nova 9z
- 6.7" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 1080x2376
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Huawei Hi nova 9z
- 4300 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Pro Max and Huawei Hi nova 9z, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Huawei Hi nova 9z by 1007.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (100/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (85/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (100/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (94/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Huawei Hi nova 9z?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z by 51 points (96/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Huawei Hi nova 9z?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the Huawei Hi nova 9z — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Huawei Hi nova 9z?
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 Huawei Hi nova 9z?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the Huawei Hi nova 9z?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.