Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs Redmi Note 17 Pro
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the Redmi Note 17 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 56/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 17 Pro has the bigger battery (9000 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 829,894).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Redmi Note 17 Pro
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 829894
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 1009
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 2892
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 73/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Redmi Note 17 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 8800 mAh
- Overall rating 56/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the Redmi Note 17 Pro, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 40 points higher (96/100 vs 56/100). 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 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Redmi Note 17 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro (100/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro (94/100 vs 73/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | Redmi Note 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | 829894 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 1009 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 2892 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.5×78.3×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | — | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $230 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi Note 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 17 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Redmi Note 17 Pro
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Pro Max and Redmi Note 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Redmi Note 17 Pro by 565.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic9 Pro Max
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro (100/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Redmi Note 17 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro (100/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro (94/100 vs 73/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Redmi Note 17 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro by 40 points (96/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Redmi Note 17 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the Redmi Note 17 Pro — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Redmi Note 17 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Redmi Note 17 Pro?
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 17 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.