Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs Nokia XR21
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 46/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 592,015).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Nokia XR21
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 67/100)
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
- Overall rating 46/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the Nokia XR21, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 50 points higher (96/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (85/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (94/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | Nokia XR21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 2101 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 550 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | |
| Weight | — | 231 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Pro Max and Nokia XR21, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Nokia XR21 by 833.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (100/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (85/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (100/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (94/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Nokia XR21?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 by 50 points (96/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Nokia XR21?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the Nokia XR21 — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Nokia XR21?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Nokia XR21?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the Nokia XR21?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.