Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs Redmi Note 15 Special
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the Redmi Note 15 Special (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 54/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 5800); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 840,353); the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 15 Special doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Redmi Note 15 Special
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 840353
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 1013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 3000
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 5800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 55/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Redmi Note 15 Special better?
- Overall rating 54/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the Redmi Note 15 Special, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 42 points higher (96/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (100/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (94/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | Redmi Note 15 Special | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | 840353 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 1013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 3000 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 5800 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.0×75.4×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | — | 178 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi Note 15 Special
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 15 Special
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Redmi Note 15 Special
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Pro Max and Redmi Note 15 Special, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Redmi Note 15 Special by 557.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (100/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (100/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (94/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special by 42 points (96/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the Redmi Note 15 Special — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.