Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs Redmi K50i
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the Redmi K50i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8100. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 57/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 5080); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 1,092,605); the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi K50i doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Redmi K50i
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 1092605
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 1139
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 3842
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 5080 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 62/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 77/100)
What makes Redmi K50i better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Overall rating 57/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the Redmi K50i, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 39 points higher (96/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 62/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi K50i (100/100 vs 62/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi K50i (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi K50i (94/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | Redmi K50i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | MediaTek Dimensity 8100 | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | 1092605 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 1139 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 3842 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.6" FFS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 5080 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 650 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.6×74.3×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | — | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi K50i
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K50i
- 6.6" FFS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Redmi K50i
- 5080 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Pro Max and Redmi K50i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Redmi K50i by 405.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi K50i (100/100 vs 62/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 77/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi K50i (100/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi K50i (94/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Redmi K50i?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi K50i by 39 points (96/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Redmi K50i?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the Redmi K50i — 57/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Redmi K50i?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Redmi K50i?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 62/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the Redmi K50i?
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 K50i is a better fit for active users.