Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs Nubia Z70S Ultra
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the Nubia Z70S Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 81/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 6600); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 3,228,937).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Nubia Z70S Ultra
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 3228937
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 9287
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 6600 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 79/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Nubia Z70S Ultra 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 Z70S Ultra, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 15 points higher (96/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Z70S Ultra (100/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Z70S Ultra (94/100 vs 66/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | Nubia Z70S Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | 3228937 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 6600 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.3×77.1×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | — | 228 g | |
| Launch price | — | $600 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Z70S Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z70S Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Nubia Z70S Ultra
- 6600 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 7:53 hrs, total 22:56 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Pro Max and Nubia Z70S Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Nubia Z70S Ultra by 71.1% 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 is a bit better (100/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Z70S Ultra (100/100 vs 79/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Z70S Ultra (94/100 vs 66/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Nubia Z70S Ultra?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Nubia Z70S Ultra — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Nubia Z70S Ultra?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the Nubia Z70S Ultra — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Nubia Z70S Ultra?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 79/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Nubia Z70S Ultra?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 92/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the Nubia Z70S 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 Z70S Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.