Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 74/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 2,101,808).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 2101808
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 1680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 6200
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 6000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 77/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 83/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max better?
- Overall rating 74/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 22 points higher (96/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (100/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (100/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | 2101808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 1680 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 6200 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.9" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 1320x2848 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | HarmonyOS 6.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.4×79.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | — | 239 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1050 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Pro Max and Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max by 162.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (100/100 vs 77/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (100/100 vs 68/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max by 22 points (96/100 vs 74/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 68/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 77/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max?
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 80 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.