Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs Poco F9 Pro
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the Poco F9 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 84/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 6330); the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 3,228,426).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Poco F9 Pro
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 3228426
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 11047
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 6330 mAh
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 95/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 74/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Poco F9 Pro better?
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (91/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the Poco F9 Pro, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 12 points higher (96/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 95/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco F9 Pro (100/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | Poco F9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | 3228426 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 1156x2510 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 6330 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 157.5×75.3×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | — | 206 g | |
| Launch price | — | $699 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Poco F9 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F9 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1156x2510
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Poco F9 Pro
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Pro Max and Poco F9 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Poco F9 Pro by 71.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 95/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco F9 Pro (100/100 vs 74/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Poco F9 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Poco F9 Pro — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Poco F9 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the Poco F9 Pro — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Poco F9 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 74/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Poco F9 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 95/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the Poco F9 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Poco F9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.