Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs Redmi 15a
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the Redmi 15a (2026) runs on the Unisoc T8300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 42/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 6300); the main camera is 200 MP vs 32 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 639,225); the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 15a doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Redmi 15a
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 639225
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 2073
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 6300 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 32MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi 15a better?
- Overall rating 42/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the Redmi 15a, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 54 points higher (96/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a (100/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a (100/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a (94/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | Redmi 15a | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | Unisoc T8300 | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | 639225 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 2073 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 15W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 32 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | — | 210 g | |
| Launch price | — | $130 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi 15a
- Main: 32MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 15a
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Redmi 15a
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Pro Max and Redmi 15a, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Redmi 15a by 764.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic9 Pro Max
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a (100/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a (85/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a (100/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a (94/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Redmi 15a?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a by 54 points (96/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Redmi 15a?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the Redmi 15a — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Redmi 15a?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Redmi 15a?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the Redmi 15a?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.