Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs Realme GT6 (China)
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the Realme GT6 (China) (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 67/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 5800); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 2,345,563).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Realme GT6 (China)
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 2345563
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 5800 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 71/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Realme GT6 (China) better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Overall rating 67/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the Realme GT6 (China), the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 29 points higher (96/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Realme GT6 (China) (100/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Realme GT6 (China) are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme GT6 (China) (100/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Realme GT6 (China) (94/100 vs 71/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | Realme GT6 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | 2345563 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 5800 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 14, Realme UI 5.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.0×76.1×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | — | 207 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme GT6 (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT6 (China)
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Realme GT6 (China)
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Pro Max and Realme GT6 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Realme GT6 (China) by 135.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Realme GT6 (China) (100/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Realme GT6 (China) are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme GT6 (China) (100/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Realme GT6 (China) (94/100 vs 71/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Realme GT6 (China)?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme GT6 (China) by 29 points (96/100 vs 67/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Realme GT6 (China)?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the Realme GT6 (China) — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Realme GT6 (China)?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Realme GT6 (China)?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the Realme GT6 (China)?
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 GT6 (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.