Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs Sony Xperia X
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the Sony Xperia X (2016) runs on the Snapdragon 650. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 18/100 (a 78-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 2620); the main camera is 200 MP vs 23 MP.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Sony Xperia X
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 270
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 800
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 2620 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 23MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 3/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Sony Xperia X better?
- Overall rating 18/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the Sony Xperia X, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 78 points higher (96/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 3/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X (100/100 vs 3/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X (85/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X (100/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X (94/100 vs 12/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | Sony Xperia X | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | Snapdragon 650 | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 270 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 800 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 5.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 1080x1920 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 2620 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 23 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 6.0.1 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 143.0×69.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | — | 153 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Sony Xperia X
- Main: 23MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia X
- 5.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x1920
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Sony Xperia X
- 2620 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X (100/100 vs 3/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X (85/100 vs 46/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X (100/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X (94/100 vs 12/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Sony Xperia X?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X by 78 points (96/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Sony Xperia X?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the Sony Xperia X — 18/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Sony Xperia X?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 17/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Sony Xperia X?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 3/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the Sony Xperia X?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.