Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs Huawei nova 12
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the Huawei nova 12 (2023) runs on the Kirin 830. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 57/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Huawei nova 12
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 4600 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (100/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Huawei nova 12 better?
- Overall rating 57/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the Huawei nova 12, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 39 points higher (96/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (100/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (94/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | Huawei nova 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | Kirin 830 | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 1084x2412 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 60 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | HarmonyOS 4.0 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 161.5×75.4×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | — | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei nova 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 12
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Huawei nova 12
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (100/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (94/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Huawei nova 12?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 by 39 points (96/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Huawei nova 12?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the Huawei nova 12 — 57/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Huawei nova 12?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the Huawei nova 12?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.