Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs Infinix Smart3 Plus
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the Infinix Smart3 Plus (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 18/100 (a 78-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 155,362); the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Smart3 Plus doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Infinix Smart3 Plus
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 155362
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 486
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 3500 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Infinix Smart3 Plus better?
- Overall rating 18/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the Infinix Smart3 Plus, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 78 points higher (96/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart3 Plus (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart3 Plus (85/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart3 Plus (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart3 Plus (94/100 vs 15/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | Infinix Smart3 Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | MediaTek Helio A22 | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | 155362 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 300 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 486 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.2" LTPS IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 720x1520 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 3500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 9.0 (Pie) | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 157.0×76.0×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | — | 148 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Infinix Smart3 Plus
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Infinix Smart3 Plus
- 6.2" LTPS IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1520
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Infinix Smart3 Plus
- 3500 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Pro Max and Infinix Smart3 Plus, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Infinix Smart3 Plus by 3455.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart3 Plus (100/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart3 Plus (85/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart3 Plus (100/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart3 Plus (94/100 vs 15/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Infinix Smart3 Plus?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart3 Plus by 78 points (96/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Infinix Smart3 Plus?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the Infinix Smart3 Plus — 18/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Infinix Smart3 Plus?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Infinix Smart3 Plus?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the Infinix Smart3 Plus?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.