Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs Poco X3
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the Poco X3 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 47/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 531,656); the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco X3 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Poco X3
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 531656
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 752
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 1819
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Poco X3 better?
- Overall rating 47/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the Poco X3, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 49 points higher (96/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 46/100). 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 X3 (100/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco X3 (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco X3 (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco X3 (94/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | Poco X3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | 531656 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 752 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 1819 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 10, MIUI 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 450 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | — | 165.3×76.8×10.1 mm | |
| Weight | — | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Poco X3
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X3
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Poco X3
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Pro Max and Poco X3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Poco X3 by 939.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco X3 (100/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco X3 (85/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco X3 (100/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco X3 (94/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Poco X3?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco X3 by 49 points (96/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Poco X3?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the Poco X3 — 47/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Poco X3?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Poco X3?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the Poco X3?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.