Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs Realme C83
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the Realme C83 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 40/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 7000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 528,398); the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme C83 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Realme C83
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 55/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 65/100)
What makes Realme C83 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Overall rating 40/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the Realme C83, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 56 points higher (96/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C83 (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Realme C83 (85/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C83 (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C83 (94/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | Realme C83 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | 528398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 720x1570 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 15W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16, Realme UI 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | — | 166.3×78.1×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | — | 212 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme C83
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme C83
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Realme C83
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Pro Max and Realme C83, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Realme C83 by 945.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C83 (100/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Realme C83 (85/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C83 (100/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C83 (94/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Realme C83?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C83 by 56 points (96/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Realme C83?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the Realme C83 — 40/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Realme C83?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Realme C83?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the Realme C83?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.