Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs Redmi K100 Pro Max
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the Redmi K100 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 93/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro Max has the bigger battery (9070 mAh vs 8800); the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 3,722,803).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Redmi K100 Pro Max
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 3722803
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 11047
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 97/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 90/100)
What makes Redmi K100 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 9070 vs 8800 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 94/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the Redmi K100 Pro Max, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 3 points higher (96/100 vs 93/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 90/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Redmi K100 Pro Max are nearly equal (100/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 90/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max and the Honor Magic9 Pro Max are nearly equal (95/100 vs 94/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | Redmi K100 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | 3722803 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 9070 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP69 | |
| Weight | — | — | |
| Launch price | — | $730 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 9070 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Pro Max and Redmi K100 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Redmi K100 Pro Max by 48.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Redmi K100 Pro Max are nearly equal (100/100 vs 97/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 90/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max and the Honor Magic9 Pro Max are nearly equal (95/100 vs 94/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max edges out the Redmi K100 Pro Max by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the Redmi K100 Pro Max — 93/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 90/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Redmi K100 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.