Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs Motorola Edge 40 Pro
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the Motorola Edge 40 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 71/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 1,726,358).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Motorola Edge 40 Pro
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 1726358
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 4600 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 65/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Motorola Edge 40 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 125W vs 100W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the Motorola Edge 40 Pro, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 25 points higher (96/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Pro (100/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Pro and the Honor Magic9 Pro Max are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Pro (100/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Pro (94/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | Motorola Edge 40 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | 1726358 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 125W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 130 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 60 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 161.2×74.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | — | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Motorola Edge 40 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 60MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Edge 40 Pro
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Motorola Edge 40 Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 125W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Pro Max and Motorola Edge 40 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Motorola Edge 40 Pro by 220.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Pro (100/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Pro and the Honor Magic9 Pro Max are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Pro (100/100 vs 65/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Pro (94/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Motorola Edge 40 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Pro by 25 points (96/100 vs 71/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Motorola Edge 40 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the Motorola Edge 40 Pro — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Motorola Edge 40 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 65/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Motorola Edge 40 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the Motorola Edge 40 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Motorola Edge 40 Pro is a better fit for active users.