Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs Realme 15 (India)
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the Realme 15 (India) (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 60/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 7000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 879,714); the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 15 (India) doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Realme 15 (India)
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 1001
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 2918
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 68/100)
What makes Realme 15 (India) better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the Realme 15 (India), the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 36 points higher (96/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 15 (India) (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Realme 15 (India) is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 15 (India) (100/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Realme 15 (India) (94/100 vs 68/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | Realme 15 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300+ | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 1001 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 2918 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 1280x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Realme UI 6.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.3×76.2×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | — | 187 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme 15 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 15 (India)
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Realme 15 (India)
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Pro Max and Realme 15 (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Realme 15 (India) by 528.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 15 (India) (100/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme 15 (India) is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 15 (India) (100/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Realme 15 (India) (94/100 vs 68/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Realme 15 (India)?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 15 (India) by 36 points (96/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Realme 15 (India)?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the Realme 15 (India) — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Realme 15 (India)?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Realme 15 (India)?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the Realme 15 (India)?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.