Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs Redmi A5
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the Redmi A5 (2025) runs on the Unisoc T7250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 36/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 200 MP vs 32 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi A5 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Redmi A5
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 600
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 1800
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 32MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 32/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi A5 better?
- Overall rating 36/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the Redmi A5, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 60 points higher (96/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 32/100). 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 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (100/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (100/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (94/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | Redmi A5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | Unisoc T7250 | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 600 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 1800 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 1640x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 5200 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 | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 15 (Go Edition) | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 171.7×77.8×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | — | 193 g | |
| Launch price | — | $90 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi A5
- Main: 32MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi A5
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1640x720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Redmi A5
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (100/100 vs 32/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (85/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (100/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (94/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Redmi A5?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 by 60 points (96/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Redmi A5?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the Redmi A5 — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Redmi A5?
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 A5?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the Redmi A5?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.