Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs Lava Virat Curve 5G
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the Lava Virat Curve 5G (2026) runs on the Dimensity 7100. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 52/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 785,352).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Lava Virat Curve 5G
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 785352
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 995
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 2925
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Lava Virat Curve 5G better?
- Overall rating 52/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the Lava Virat Curve 5G, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 44 points higher (96/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Virat Curve 5G (100/100 vs 54/100). 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 Lava Virat Curve 5G (100/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Virat Curve 5G (94/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | Lava Virat Curve 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | Dimensity 7100 | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | 785352 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 995 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 2925 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Weight | — | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Pro Max and Lava Virat Curve 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Lava Virat Curve 5G by 603.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Virat Curve 5G (100/100 vs 54/100).
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 Lava Virat Curve 5G (100/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Virat Curve 5G (94/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Lava Virat Curve 5G?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Virat Curve 5G by 44 points (96/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Lava Virat Curve 5G?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the Lava Virat Curve 5G — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Lava Virat Curve 5G?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Lava Virat Curve 5G?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the Lava Virat Curve 5G?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.