Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs Nubia Air Pro
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the Nubia Air Pro (2026) runs on the Dimensity 7100. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 58/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 108 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 785,352).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Nubia Air Pro
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 785352
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 995
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 2925
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Nubia Air Pro better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the Nubia Air Pro, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 38 points higher (96/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Air Pro (100/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Air Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Air Pro (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Air Pro (94/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | Nubia Air Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | Dimensity 7100 | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | 785352 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 995 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 2925 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 1224x2720 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69K | |
| Weight | — | 172 g | |
| Launch price | — | $472 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Air Pro
- Main: 108MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Air Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Nubia Air Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Pro Max and Nubia Air Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Nubia Air Pro by 603.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic9 Pro Max
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Air Pro (100/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Air Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Air Pro (100/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Air Pro (94/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Nubia Air Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Air Pro by 38 points (96/100 vs 58/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Nubia Air Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the Nubia Air Pro — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Nubia Air Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Nubia Air Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the Nubia Air Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.