Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs Nothing Phone (3)
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the Nothing Phone (3) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 77/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 5150); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 2,371,693).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Nothing Phone (3)
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 2371693
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 2162
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 6847
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 5150 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 81/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (3) better?
- Overall rating 77/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the Nothing Phone (3), the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 19 points higher (96/100 vs 77/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (100/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (100/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (94/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | Nothing Phone (3) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | 2371693 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 2162 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 6847 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 5150 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 160.6×75.6×9.0 mm | |
| Weight | — | 198 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Nothing Phone (3)
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (3)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Nothing Phone (3)
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Pro Max and Nothing Phone (3), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Nothing Phone (3) by 132.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (100/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (100/100 vs 81/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (94/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Nothing Phone (3)?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (3) — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Nothing Phone (3)?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the Nothing Phone (3) — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Nothing Phone (3)?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 81/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Nothing Phone (3)?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the Nothing Phone (3)?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.