Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs Motorola Moto G52
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the Motorola Moto G52 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 42/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 424,216).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Motorola Moto G52
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 68/100)
What makes Motorola Moto G52 better?
- Overall rating 42/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the Motorola Moto G52, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 54 points higher (96/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G52 (100/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G52 (85/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G52 (100/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G52 (94/100 vs 45/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | Motorola Moto G52 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | 424216 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 412 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 1423 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 12 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 160.1×74.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | — | 169 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Motorola Moto G52
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Moto G52
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Motorola Moto G52
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Pro Max and Motorola Moto G52, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Motorola Moto G52 by 1202.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G52 (100/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G52 (85/100 vs 68/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G52 (100/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G52 (94/100 vs 45/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Motorola Moto G52?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G52 by 54 points (96/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Motorola Moto G52?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the Motorola Moto G52 — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Motorola Moto G52?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Motorola Moto G52?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the Motorola Moto G52?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.