Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 73/100 (a 23-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.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- 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 73/100)
- 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 RS Ultimate better?
- Overall rating 73/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 23 points higher (96/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 73/100). 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 RS Ultimate (100/100 vs 73/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate (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 RS Ultimate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 1680 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 6200 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.9" LTPO 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 | 20GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | HarmonyOS 6.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.4×79.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | — | 249 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1600 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate
- 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 RS Ultimate
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic9 Pro Max
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate (100/100 vs 73/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate (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 RS Ultimate?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate by 23 points (96/100 vs 73/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate?
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 RS Ultimate?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 73/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate?
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 RS Ultimate is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.