Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs Sony Xperia 5 III
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the Sony Xperia 5 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 51/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 12 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 1,135,878).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Sony Xperia 5 III
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 5 III better?
- Overall rating 51/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the Sony Xperia 5 III, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 45 points higher (96/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (100/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Sony Xperia 5 III are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (100/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (94/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | Sony Xperia 5 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 11 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 157.0×68.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | — | 168 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Sony Xperia 5 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Pro Max and Sony Xperia 5 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Sony Xperia 5 III by 386.3% 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 Sony Xperia 5 III (100/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Sony Xperia 5 III are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (100/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (94/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III by 45 points (96/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the Sony Xperia 5 III — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Sony Xperia 5 III is a better fit for active users.