Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs Infinix Hot 40
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the Infinix Hot 40 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 39/100 (a 57-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; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 365,001).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Infinix Hot 40
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 365001
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 430
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 1375
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Infinix Hot 40 better?
- Overall rating 39/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the Infinix Hot 40, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 57 points higher (96/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 40 (100/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 40 (85/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 40 (100/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 40 (94/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | Infinix Hot 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | MediaTek Helio G88 | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | 365001 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 430 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 1375 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 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 | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 13, XOS 13.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 168.6×76.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | — | 196 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Infinix Hot 40
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Infinix Hot 40
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Infinix Hot 40
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Pro Max and Infinix Hot 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Infinix Hot 40 by 1413.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 40 (100/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 40 (85/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 40 (100/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 40 (94/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Infinix Hot 40?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 40 by 57 points (96/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Infinix Hot 40?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the Infinix Hot 40 — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Infinix Hot 40?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Infinix Hot 40?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the Infinix Hot 40?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.