Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs Realme GT2 Explorer Master
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the Realme GT2 Explorer Master (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 65/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 1,420,808).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Realme GT2 Explorer Master
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 1420808
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Realme GT2 Explorer Master better?
- Overall rating 65/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the Realme GT2 Explorer Master, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 31 points higher (96/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Realme GT2 Explorer Master (100/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme GT2 Explorer Master (100/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme GT2 Explorer Master (94/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | Realme GT2 Explorer Master | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | 1420808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 161.3×74.3×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | — | 195 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme GT2 Explorer Master
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT2 Explorer Master
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Realme GT2 Explorer Master
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Pro Max and Realme GT2 Explorer Master, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Realme GT2 Explorer Master by 288.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Realme GT2 Explorer Master (100/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme GT2 Explorer Master (100/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme GT2 Explorer Master (94/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Realme GT2 Explorer Master?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme GT2 Explorer Master by 31 points (96/100 vs 65/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Realme GT2 Explorer Master?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the Realme GT2 Explorer Master — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Realme GT2 Explorer Master?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Realme GT2 Explorer Master?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the Realme GT2 Explorer Master?
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 GT2 Explorer Master is a better fit for active users.