Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs Infinix Zero 5
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the Infinix Zero 5 (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P20. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 23/100 (a 73-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 4350); the main camera is 200 MP vs 12 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Zero 5 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Infinix Zero 5
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 186
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 798
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 4350 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 18/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 53/100)
What makes Infinix Zero 5 better?
- Overall rating 23/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the Infinix Zero 5, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 73 points higher (96/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Zero 5 (100/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Zero 5 (85/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Zero 5 (100/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Zero 5 (94/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | Infinix Zero 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | MediaTek Helio P20 | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 186 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 798 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 1080x1920 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 4350 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 7.0 (Nougat) | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 166.4×82.4×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | — | 197 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Infinix Zero 5
- Main: 12MP f/2.0
- Telephoto: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Infinix Zero 5
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x1920
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Infinix Zero 5
- 4350 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Zero 5 (100/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Zero 5 (85/100 vs 53/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Zero 5 (100/100 vs 18/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Zero 5 (94/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Infinix Zero 5?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Zero 5 by 73 points (96/100 vs 23/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Infinix Zero 5?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the Infinix Zero 5 — 23/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Infinix Zero 5?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 18/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Infinix Zero 5?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the Infinix Zero 5?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.