Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs Huawei nova 14 Ultra
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the Huawei nova 14 Ultra (2025) runs on the Kirin 8020. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 68/100 (a 28-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; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 1,156,650).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Huawei nova 14 Ultra
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 1156650
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 1389
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 4125
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 5500 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 66/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Huawei nova 14 Ultra better?
- Overall rating 68/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the Huawei nova 14 Ultra, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 28 points higher (96/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Ultra (100/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Ultra (100/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Ultra (94/100 vs 66/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | Huawei nova 14 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | Kirin 8020 | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | 1156650 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 1389 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 4125 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 1272x2860 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | HarmonyOS 5.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.4×75.6×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | — | 204 g | |
| Launch price | — | $565 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei nova 14 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.4-4.0
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 14 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1272x2860
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Huawei nova 14 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Pro Max and Huawei nova 14 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Huawei nova 14 Ultra by 377.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic9 Pro Max
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Ultra (100/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Ultra (100/100 vs 66/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Ultra (94/100 vs 66/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Huawei nova 14 Ultra?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Ultra by 28 points (96/100 vs 68/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Huawei nova 14 Ultra?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the Huawei nova 14 Ultra — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Huawei nova 14 Ultra?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 66/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Huawei nova 14 Ultra?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the Huawei nova 14 Ultra?
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 nova 14 Ultra is a better fit for active users.