Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs Huawei Nova 16 Pro
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the Huawei Nova 16 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010s. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 76/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 7000); the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 1,177,196).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Huawei Nova 16 Pro
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 1177196
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 1421
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 4323
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 7000 mAh
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 94/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 72/100)
What makes Huawei Nova 16 Pro better?
- Overall rating 76/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the Huawei Nova 16 Pro, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 20 points higher (96/100 vs 76/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 Pro (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 is a bit better (100/100 vs 94/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 Pro (94/100 vs 72/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | Huawei Nova 16 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | HiSilicon Kirin 9010s | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | 1177196 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 1421 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 4323 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 2856x1320 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 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 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.0×78.0×7.1 mm | |
| Weight | — | 218 g | |
| Launch price | — | $545 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei Nova 16 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Nova 16 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2856x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Huawei Nova 16 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Pro Max and Huawei Nova 16 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Huawei Nova 16 Pro by 369.3% 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 16 Pro (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 is a bit better (100/100 vs 94/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 Pro (94/100 vs 72/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Huawei Nova 16 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 Pro by 20 points (96/100 vs 76/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Huawei Nova 16 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Huawei Nova 16 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 94/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Huawei Nova 16 Pro?
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 16 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 Nova 16 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.