Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 49/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 108 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 592,015).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 66/100)
What makes OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite better?
- Overall rating 49/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 47 points higher (96/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite (94/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 2101 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 108 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 | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 13, OxygenOS 13.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 680 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 165.5×76.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | — | 195 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Pro Max and OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite by 833.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite (100/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite (85/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite (100/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite (94/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite by 47 points (96/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite — 49/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.