Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs OnePlus Ace 5
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the OnePlus Ace 5 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 66/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 6415); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 2,324,192).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
OnePlus Ace 5
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 2324192
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 6415 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 65/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
What makes OnePlus Ace 5 better?
- Overall rating 66/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the OnePlus Ace 5, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 30 points higher (96/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 5 (100/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the OnePlus Ace 5 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace 5 (100/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 5 (94/100 vs 65/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | OnePlus Ace 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | 2324192 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 6415 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 15, ColorOS 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | — | 161.7×75.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | — | 206 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
OnePlus Ace 5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus Ace 5
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
OnePlus Ace 5
- 6415 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Pro Max and OnePlus Ace 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads OnePlus Ace 5 by 137.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 5 (100/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the OnePlus Ace 5 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace 5 (100/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 5 (94/100 vs 65/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the OnePlus Ace 5?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace 5 by 30 points (96/100 vs 66/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the OnePlus Ace 5?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the OnePlus Ace 5 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the OnePlus Ace 5?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the OnePlus Ace 5?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the OnePlus Ace 5?
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 Ace 5 is a better fit for gamers and power users.