Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs Nubia Air
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the Nubia Air (2025) runs on the Unisoc T8300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 51/100 (a 45-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 639,225).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Nubia Air
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 639225
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 2073
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Nubia Air better?
- Overall rating 51/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the Nubia Air, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 45 points higher (96/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (100/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Nubia Air are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (100/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (94/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | Nubia Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | Unisoc T8300 | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | 639225 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 2073 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 1224x2720 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.2×76.6×6.7 mm | |
| Weight | — | 172 g | |
| Launch price | — | $199 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Nubia Air
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Pro Max and Nubia Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Nubia Air by 764.2% 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 (100/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Nubia Air are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (100/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (94/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Nubia Air?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Air by 45 points (96/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Nubia Air?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the Nubia Air — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Nubia Air?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Nubia Air?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the Nubia Air?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.