Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs Nubia NaviX Ultra
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the Nubia NaviX Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 92/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 7100); the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 3,950,082).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Nubia NaviX Ultra
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 3950082
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 11047
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 7100 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 98/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 96/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Nubia NaviX Ultra better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the Nubia NaviX Ultra, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 4 points higher (96/100 vs 92/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Nubia NaviX Ultra are nearly equal (100/100 vs 98/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Nubia NaviX Ultra are nearly equal (100/100 vs 96/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | Nubia NaviX Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.1×75.7×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | — | 208 g | |
| Launch price | — | $845 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Pro Max and Nubia NaviX Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Nubia NaviX Ultra by 39.8% 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 and the Nubia NaviX Ultra are nearly equal (100/100 vs 98/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Nubia NaviX Ultra are nearly equal (100/100 vs 96/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max edges out the Nubia NaviX Ultra by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the Nubia NaviX Ultra — 92/100.
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Nubia NaviX Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.