Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs Sony Xperia XA2
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the Sony Xperia XA2 (2018) runs on the Snapdragon 630. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 21/100 (a 75-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 3300); the main camera is 200 MP vs 23 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 215,323).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Sony Xperia XA2
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 215323
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 181
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 960
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 3300 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 23MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 15/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Sony Xperia XA2 better?
- Overall rating 21/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the Sony Xperia XA2, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 75 points higher (96/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 15/100). 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 XA2 (100/100 vs 15/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 (85/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 (100/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 (94/100 vs 12/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | Sony Xperia XA2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | Snapdragon 630 | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | 215323 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 181 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 960 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 5.2" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 1080x1920 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 3300 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 | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 8.0 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 142.0×70.0×9.7 mm | |
| Weight | — | 171 g | |
| Launch price | — | $349 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Sony Xperia XA2
- 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 XA2
- 5.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x1920
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Sony Xperia XA2
- 3300 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Pro Max and Sony Xperia XA2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Sony Xperia XA2 by 2465.5% 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 XA2 (100/100 vs 15/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 (85/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 (100/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 (94/100 vs 12/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Sony Xperia XA2?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 by 75 points (96/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Sony Xperia XA2?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the Sony Xperia XA2 — 21/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Sony Xperia XA2?
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 XA2?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 15/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the Sony Xperia XA2?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.