Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs Sony Xperia XA1
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the Sony Xperia XA1 (2017) runs on the Helio P20. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 15/100 (a 81-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 2300); the main camera is 200 MP vs 23 MP.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Sony Xperia XA1
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 186
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 798
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 2300 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 23MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 34/100)
What makes Sony Xperia XA1 better?
- Overall rating 15/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the Sony Xperia XA1, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 81 points higher (96/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 15/100). 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 XA1 (100/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 (85/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 (100/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 (94/100 vs 12/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | Sony Xperia XA1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | Helio P20 | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 186 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 798 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 5.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 720x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 2300 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 10W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 23 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 7.0 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 145.0×67.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | — | 143 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Sony Xperia XA1
- Main: 23MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia XA1
- 5.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Sony Xperia XA1
- 2300 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 (100/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 (85/100 vs 34/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 (100/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 (94/100 vs 12/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Sony Xperia XA1?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 by 81 points (96/100 vs 15/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Sony Xperia XA1?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the Sony Xperia XA1 — 15/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Sony Xperia XA1?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Sony Xperia XA1?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the Sony Xperia XA1?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.