Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs Realme GT 8
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 80/100 (a 16-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 3,126,402).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Realme GT 8
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 3126402
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 9287
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 7000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Realme GT 8 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (98/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the Realme GT 8, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 16 points higher (96/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (98/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme GT 8 (100/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | Realme GT 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | 3126402 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 1440x3136 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Weight | — | 209 g | |
| Launch price | — | $350 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme GT 8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT 8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Realme GT 8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Pro Max and Realme GT 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Realme GT 8 by 76.7% 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 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (98/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme GT 8 (100/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Realme GT 8?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Realme GT 8 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Realme GT 8?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the Realme GT 8 — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Realme GT 8?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Realme GT 8?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the Realme GT 8?
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 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.