Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs Redmi Note 9S
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the Redmi Note 9S (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 39/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 5020); the main camera is 200 MP vs 48 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 517,460); the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 9S doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Redmi Note 9S
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 517460
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 5020 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Redmi Note 9S better?
- Overall rating 39/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the Redmi Note 9S, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 57 points higher (96/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 41/100). 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 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (85/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (100/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (94/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | Redmi Note 9S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | 517460 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 5020 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 450 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 165.8×76.7×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | — | 210 g | |
| Launch price | — | $200 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi Note 9S
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 9S
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Redmi Note 9S
- 5020 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Pro Max and Redmi Note 9S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Redmi Note 9S by 967.6% 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 9S (100/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (85/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (100/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (94/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Redmi Note 9S?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S by 57 points (96/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Redmi Note 9S?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the Redmi Note 9S — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Redmi Note 9S?
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 9S?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the Redmi Note 9S?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.