Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs Motorola Moto S30 Pro
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the Motorola Moto S30 Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 59/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 1,208,784).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Motorola Moto S30 Pro
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 1208784
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 1605
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 3996
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 68W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 66/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Motorola Moto S30 Pro better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the Motorola Moto S30 Pro, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 37 points higher (96/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto S30 Pro (100/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto S30 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto S30 Pro (100/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto S30 Pro (94/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | Motorola Moto S30 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | 1208784 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 1605 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 3996 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.5" P-OLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 4400 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 68W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 12, MYUI 4.0 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 158.5×71.2×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | — | 172 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Motorola Moto S30 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Moto S30 Pro
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Motorola Moto S30 Pro
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Pro Max and Motorola Moto S30 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Motorola Moto S30 Pro by 357.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto S30 Pro (100/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto S30 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto S30 Pro (100/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto S30 Pro (94/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Motorola Moto S30 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto S30 Pro by 37 points (96/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Motorola Moto S30 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the Motorola Moto S30 Pro — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Motorola Moto S30 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Motorola Moto S30 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the Motorola Moto S30 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 Moto S30 Pro is a better fit for active users.