Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs Huawei Mate 70 Pro
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the Huawei Mate 70 Pro (2024) runs on the Kirin 9020. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 71/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 1,383,793).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Huawei Mate 70 Pro
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 1383793
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 4446
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 5500 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 81/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 70 Pro better?
- Overall rating 71/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the Huawei Mate 70 Pro, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 25 points higher (96/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 81/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Pro (100/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Huawei Mate 70 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Pro (100/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | Huawei Mate 70 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | Kirin 9020 | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | 1383793 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 1370 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 4446 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.9" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 1316x2832 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | HarmonyOS 4.3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.6×79.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | — | 221 g | |
| Launch price | — | $899 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei Mate 70 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate 70 Pro
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1316x2832
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Huawei Mate 70 Pro
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Pro Max and Huawei Mate 70 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Huawei Mate 70 Pro by 299.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic9 Pro Max
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Pro (100/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Huawei Mate 70 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Pro (100/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Huawei Mate 70 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Pro by 25 points (96/100 vs 71/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Huawei Mate 70 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the Huawei Mate 70 Pro — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Huawei Mate 70 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 67/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Huawei Mate 70 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the Huawei Mate 70 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 Huawei Mate 70 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.