Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs OnePlus 12
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the OnePlus 12 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 80/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 5400); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 2,401,788).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
OnePlus 12
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 2401788
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 2200
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 7100
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 5400 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 83/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 80/100)
What makes OnePlus 12 better?
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the OnePlus 12, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 16 points higher (96/100 vs 80/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 83/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the OnePlus 12 (100/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 12 and the Honor Magic9 Pro Max are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the OnePlus 12 (100/100 vs 83/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | OnePlus 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | 2401788 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 2200 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 7100 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 5400 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 14 / OxygenOS 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.3×75.8×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | — | 220 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
OnePlus 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 12
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
OnePlus 12
- 5400 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:10 hrs, total 28:16 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Pro Max and OnePlus 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads OnePlus 12 by 130.0% 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 notably outperforms the OnePlus 12 (100/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 12 and the Honor Magic9 Pro Max are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the OnePlus 12 (100/100 vs 83/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the OnePlus 12?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is noticeably better than the OnePlus 12 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the OnePlus 12?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the OnePlus 12 — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the OnePlus 12?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 83/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the OnePlus 12?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the OnePlus 12?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The OnePlus 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.