Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs Oppo F21 Pro
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the Oppo F21 Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 43/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 424,216); the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Oppo F21 Pro doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Oppo F21 Pro
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 69/100)
What makes Oppo F21 Pro better?
- Overall rating 43/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the Oppo F21 Pro, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 53 points higher (96/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Oppo F21 Pro (100/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Oppo F21 Pro (85/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Oppo F21 Pro (100/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Oppo F21 Pro (94/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | Oppo F21 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | 424216 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 412 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 1423 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 12, ColorOS 12.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IPX4 | |
| Dimensions | — | 159.9×73.2×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | — | 175 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Oppo F21 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/1.7
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Oppo F21 Pro
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Oppo F21 Pro
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Pro Max and Oppo F21 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Oppo F21 Pro by 1202.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Oppo F21 Pro (100/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Oppo F21 Pro (85/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Oppo F21 Pro (100/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Oppo F21 Pro (94/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Oppo F21 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Oppo F21 Pro by 53 points (96/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Oppo F21 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the Oppo F21 Pro — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Oppo F21 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 45/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Oppo F21 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the Oppo F21 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.