Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs Sony Xperia 10 VI
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the Sony Xperia 10 VI (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 56/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 48 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 737,054).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Sony Xperia 10 VI
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 737054
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 930
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 2700
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 10 VI better?
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the Sony Xperia 10 VI, 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 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 32/100). 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 VI (100/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VI and the Honor Magic9 Pro Max are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VI (100/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VI (94/100 vs 66/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | Sony Xperia 10 VI | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | 737054 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 930 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 2700 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | — | 155.0×68.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | — | 164 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Sony Xperia 10 VI
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 10 VI
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Sony Xperia 10 VI
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Pro Max and Sony Xperia 10 VI, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Sony Xperia 10 VI by 649.5% 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 VI (100/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VI and the Honor Magic9 Pro Max are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VI (100/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VI (94/100 vs 66/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Sony Xperia 10 VI?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VI by 40 points (96/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Sony Xperia 10 VI?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the Sony Xperia 10 VI — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Sony Xperia 10 VI?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Sony Xperia 10 VI?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the Sony Xperia 10 VI?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.