Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs Meizu 20 Classic
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the Meizu 20 Classic (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 64/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 4700); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 1,757,044).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Meizu 20 Classic
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Meizu 20 Classic better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the Meizu 20 Classic, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 32 points higher (96/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Meizu 20 Classic (100/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 20 Classic is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Meizu 20 Classic (100/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Meizu 20 Classic (94/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | Meizu 20 Classic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 4700 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | — | 157.9×73.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | — | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Meizu 20 Classic
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Meizu 20 Classic
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Meizu 20 Classic
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Pro Max and Meizu 20 Classic, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Meizu 20 Classic by 214.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Meizu 20 Classic (100/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu 20 Classic is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Meizu 20 Classic (100/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Meizu 20 Classic (94/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Meizu 20 Classic?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Meizu 20 Classic by 32 points (96/100 vs 64/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Meizu 20 Classic?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the Meizu 20 Classic — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Meizu 20 Classic?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Meizu 20 Classic?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the Meizu 20 Classic?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Meizu 20 Classic is a better fit for active users.