Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs Huawei Mate 90 Pro
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the Huawei Mate 90 Pro (2026) runs on the Kirin 9035. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 75/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 6600); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 1,811,490).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 1811490
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 6600 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 78/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 85/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro better?
- Overall rating 75/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the Huawei Mate 90 Pro, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 21 points higher (96/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro (100/100 vs 78/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Huawei Mate 90 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro (100/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | Huawei Mate 90 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | Kirin 9035 | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | 1811490 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 1080x2832 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 6600 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| 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 | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | HarmonyOS 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 12000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 161.9×75.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | — | 222 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- 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 90 Pro
- 6.8" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2832
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- 6600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Pro Max and Huawei Mate 90 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Huawei Mate 90 Pro by 205.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro (100/100 vs 78/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Huawei Mate 90 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro (100/100 vs 68/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Huawei Mate 90 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro by 21 points (96/100 vs 75/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Huawei Mate 90 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Huawei Mate 90 Pro?
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 90 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 78/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the Huawei Mate 90 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 90 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.