Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs Sony Xperia XZs
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the Sony Xperia XZs (2017) runs on the Snapdragon 820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 24/100 (a 72-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 2900); the main camera is 200 MP vs 19 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 333,877).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Sony Xperia XZs
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 333877
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 356
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 615
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 2900 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 19MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 21/100)
- 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 XZs better?
- Overall rating 24/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the Sony Xperia XZs, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 72 points higher (96/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 21/100). 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 XZs (100/100 vs 21/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZs (85/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZs (100/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZs (94/100 vs 12/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | Sony Xperia XZs | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | Snapdragon 820 | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | 333877 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 356 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 615 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 5.2" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 1080x1920 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 2900 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 19 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 7.1 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 146.0×72.0×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | — | 161 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Sony Xperia XZs
- Main: 19MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia XZs
- 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 XZs
- 2900 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Pro Max and Sony Xperia XZs, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Sony Xperia XZs by 1554.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZs (100/100 vs 21/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZs (85/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZs (100/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZs (94/100 vs 12/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Sony Xperia XZs?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZs by 72 points (96/100 vs 24/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Sony Xperia XZs?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the Sony Xperia XZs — 24/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Sony Xperia XZs?
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 XZs?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 21/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the Sony Xperia XZs?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.