Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs Redmi K100
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the Redmi K100 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 74/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 has the bigger battery (10000 mAh vs 8800); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 3,126,402).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Redmi K100
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 3126402
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 9287
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Redmi K100 better?
- Bigger battery: 10000 vs 8800 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the Redmi K100, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 22 points higher (96/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi K100 (100/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | Redmi K100 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | 3126402 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 1156x2510 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 10000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Weight | — | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi K100
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K100
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1156x2510
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Redmi K100
- 10000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Pro Max and Redmi K100, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Redmi K100 by 76.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi K100 (100/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Redmi K100?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi K100 by 22 points (96/100 vs 74/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Redmi K100?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the Redmi K100 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Redmi K100?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Redmi K100?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the Redmi K100?
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 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.