Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs Huawei nova 14 Lite
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) and the Huawei nova 14 Lite (2025) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 59/100 (a 37-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.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Huawei nova 14 Lite
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (100/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 59/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Huawei nova 14 Lite better?
- Overall rating 59/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the Huawei nova 14 Lite, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 37 points higher (96/100 vs 59/100). 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 59/100). 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 14 Lite (100/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Lite (94/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | Huawei nova 14 Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | — | |
| 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 | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | HarmonyOS 5.1 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | — | 161.8×75.5×7.2 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 14 Lite
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 14 Lite
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Huawei nova 14 Lite
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- 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 14 Lite (100/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Lite (94/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Huawei nova 14 Lite?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Lite by 37 points (96/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Huawei nova 14 Lite?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the Huawei nova 14 Lite — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Huawei nova 14 Lite?
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 14 Lite?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.