Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs Realme GT 5G
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the Realme GT 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 57/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 1,135,878).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Realme GT 5G
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Realme GT 5G better?
- Overall rating 57/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the Realme GT 5G, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 39 points higher (96/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme GT 5G (100/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Realme GT 5G are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme GT 5G (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme GT 5G (94/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | Realme GT 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.4" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 11, Realme UI 2 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 158.5×73.3×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | — | 186 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme GT 5G
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT 5G
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Realme GT 5G
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Pro Max and Realme GT 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Realme GT 5G by 386.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme GT 5G (100/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Realme GT 5G are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme GT 5G (100/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme GT 5G (94/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Realme GT 5G?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme GT 5G by 39 points (96/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Realme GT 5G?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the Realme GT 5G — 57/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Realme GT 5G?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Realme GT 5G?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the Realme GT 5G?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Realme GT 5G is a better fit for active users.