Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs Huawei nova 5 Pro
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the Huawei nova 5 Pro (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 48/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 48 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 736,755).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Huawei nova 5 Pro
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 736755
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 928
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 2875
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 3500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 17/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Huawei nova 5 Pro better?
- Overall rating 48/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the Huawei nova 5 Pro, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 48 points higher (96/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5 Pro (100/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Huawei nova 5 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5 Pro (100/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5 Pro (94/100 vs 17/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | Huawei nova 5 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | 736755 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 928 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 2875 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.4" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 3500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 40W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 157.4×74.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | — | 171 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei nova 5 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 5 Pro
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Huawei nova 5 Pro
- 3500 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Pro Max and Huawei nova 5 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Huawei nova 5 Pro by 649.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5 Pro (100/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Huawei nova 5 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5 Pro (100/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5 Pro (94/100 vs 17/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Huawei nova 5 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5 Pro by 48 points (96/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Huawei nova 5 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the Huawei nova 5 Pro — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Huawei nova 5 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Huawei nova 5 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the Huawei nova 5 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.