Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs Infinix Note 40S
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the Infinix Note 40S (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99 Ultimate. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 50/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 108 MP.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Infinix Note 40S
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 760
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 1890
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 20W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 38/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Infinix Note 40S better?
- Overall rating 50/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the Infinix Note 40S, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 46 points higher (96/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 38/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 40S (100/100 vs 38/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 40S (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 40S (94/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | Infinix Note 40S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | MediaTek Helio G99 Ultimate | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 760 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 1890 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 1080x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 20W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 108 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 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, XOS 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.1×74.6×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | — | 176 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Infinix Note 40S
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Infinix Note 40S
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2436
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Infinix Note 40S
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless: 20W
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 40S (100/100 vs 38/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 40S (100/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 40S (94/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Infinix Note 40S?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 40S by 46 points (96/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Infinix Note 40S?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the Infinix Note 40S — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Infinix Note 40S?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Infinix Note 40S?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 38/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the Infinix Note 40S?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.