Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs Poco C85 4G
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the Poco C85 4G (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 38/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 358,608).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Poco C85 4G
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 1416
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Poco C85 4G better?
- Overall rating 38/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the Poco C85 4G, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 58 points higher (96/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 30/100). 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 Poco C85 4G (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco C85 4G (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco C85 4G (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco C85 4G (94/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | Poco C85 4G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | 358608 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 1416 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 15, HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 810 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | — | 171.6×79.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | — | 205 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Poco C85 4G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco C85 4G
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Poco C85 4G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Pro Max and Poco C85 4G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Poco C85 4G by 1440.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco C85 4G (100/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco C85 4G (85/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco C85 4G (100/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco C85 4G (94/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Poco C85 4G?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco C85 4G by 58 points (96/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Poco C85 4G?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the Poco C85 4G — 38/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Poco C85 4G?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Poco C85 4G?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the Poco C85 4G?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.