Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs Huawei Mate 40E Pro
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the Huawei Mate 40E Pro (2022) runs on the Huawei HiSilicon KIRIN 9000L. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 52/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 200 MP vs 52 MP.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Huawei Mate 40E Pro
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 50W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 52MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Better camera (100/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 71/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 40E Pro better?
- Overall rating 52/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the Huawei Mate 40E Pro, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 44 points higher (96/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 40E Pro (100/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 40E Pro (94/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | Huawei Mate 40E Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | Huawei HiSilicon KIRIN 9000L | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.9" Oled | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 1344x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 4400 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 50W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 52 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | HarmonyOS 2 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.9×75.5×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | — | 212 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei Mate 40E Pro
- Main: 52MP
- Ultrawide: 20MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate 40E Pro
- 6.9" Oled
- Resolution: 1344x2772
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Huawei Mate 40E Pro
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 71/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 40E Pro (100/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 40E Pro (94/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Huawei Mate 40E Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 40E Pro by 44 points (96/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Huawei Mate 40E Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the Huawei Mate 40E Pro — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Huawei Mate 40E Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the Huawei Mate 40E Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.