Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs Nubia Neo 5 Max
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the Nubia Neo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7100. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 50/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 7100); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 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 Neo 5 Max
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 7100 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 61/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 67/100)
What makes Nubia Neo 5 Max better?
- Overall rating 50/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the Nubia Neo 5 Max, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 46 points higher (96/100 vs 50/100). 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 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Max (100/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Max (85/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Max (100/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Max (94/100 vs 61/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | Nubia Neo 5 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | 785352 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 995 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 2925 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 7.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | — | 180.9×88.4×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | — | 245 g | |
| Launch price | — | $299 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Neo 5 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Neo 5 Max
- 7.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Nubia Neo 5 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Pro Max and Nubia Neo 5 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Nubia Neo 5 Max by 603.4% 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 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Max (100/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Max (85/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Max (100/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Max (94/100 vs 61/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Nubia Neo 5 Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Max by 46 points (96/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Nubia Neo 5 Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the Nubia Neo 5 Max — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Nubia Neo 5 Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Nubia Neo 5 Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the Nubia Neo 5 Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.