Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs Redmi 17C
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the Redmi 17C (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 32/100 (a 64-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 5160); the main camera is 200 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 358,608); the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 17C doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Redmi 17C
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 1416
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 5160 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi 17C better?
- Overall rating 32/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the Redmi 17C, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 64 points higher (96/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (94/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | Redmi 17C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | 358608 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 1416 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 720x1640 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | — | 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | — | 206 g | |
| Launch price | — | $100 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi 17C
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 17C
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Redmi 17C
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Pro Max and Redmi 17C, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Redmi 17C by 1440.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (100/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (85/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (100/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (94/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Redmi 17C?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C by 64 points (96/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Redmi 17C?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the Redmi 17C — 32/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Redmi 17C?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Redmi 17C?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the Redmi 17C?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.