Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs Redmi Note 17
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the Redmi Note 17 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 50/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 8000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 593,849).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Redmi Note 17
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 593849
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 952
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 2328
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 8000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Redmi Note 17 better?
- Overall rating 50/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the Redmi Note 17, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 46 points higher (96/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (100/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (94/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | Redmi Note 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | 593849 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 952 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 2328 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 7.0" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 1080x2396 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 8000 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 | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | — | 169.7×79.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | — | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $185 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi Note 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 17
- 7.0" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2396
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Redmi Note 17
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Pro Max and Redmi Note 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Redmi Note 17 by 830.2% 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 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (100/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (100/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (94/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Redmi Note 17?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 by 46 points (96/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Redmi Note 17?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the Redmi Note 17 — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Redmi Note 17?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Redmi Note 17?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the Redmi Note 17?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.