Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs Huawei nova Y61
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) and the Huawei nova Y61 (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 37/100 (a 59-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Huawei nova Y61
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (100/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Huawei nova Y61 better?
- Overall rating 37/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the Huawei nova Y61, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 59 points higher (96/100 vs 37/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (85/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (94/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | Huawei nova Y61 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 5W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | EMUI 12, no Google Play Services | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.3×75.8×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | — | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei nova Y61
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova Y61
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Huawei nova Y61
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (85/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (100/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (94/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Huawei nova Y61?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 by 59 points (96/100 vs 37/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Huawei nova Y61?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the Huawei nova Y61 — 37/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Huawei nova Y61?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the Huawei nova Y61?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.