Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs Sony Xperia 10 IV
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the Sony Xperia 10 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 49/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 12 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 592,015).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Sony Xperia 10 IV
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 10 IV better?
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the Sony Xperia 10 IV, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 47 points higher (96/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 IV (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 10 IV is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 IV (100/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 IV (94/100 vs 66/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | Sony Xperia 10 IV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 2101 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.0" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 63 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 12 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | — | 153.0×67.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | — | 161 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Sony Xperia 10 IV
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 10 IV
- 6.0" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Sony Xperia 10 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Pro Max and Sony Xperia 10 IV, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Sony Xperia 10 IV by 833.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 IV (100/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 10 IV is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 IV (100/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 IV (94/100 vs 66/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Sony Xperia 10 IV?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 IV by 47 points (96/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Sony Xperia 10 IV?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the Sony Xperia 10 IV — 49/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Sony Xperia 10 IV?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Sony Xperia 10 IV?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the Sony Xperia 10 IV?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.