Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs Tecno Phantom X2 Pro
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 65/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 5160); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 1,504,467).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Tecno Phantom X2 Pro
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 1504467
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 1693
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 4384
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 5160 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Tecno Phantom X2 Pro better?
- Overall rating 65/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 31 points higher (96/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro (100/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro (100/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro (94/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | Tecno Phantom X2 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | MediaTek Dimensity 9000 | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | 1504467 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 1693 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 4384 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 12, HIOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.6×72.7×9.0 mm | |
| Weight | — | 201 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Tecno Phantom X2 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Phantom X2 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Tecno Phantom X2 Pro
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Pro Max and Tecno Phantom X2 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Tecno Phantom X2 Pro by 267.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro (100/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro (100/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro (94/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro by 31 points (96/100 vs 65/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 63/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Tecno Phantom X2 Pro is a better fit for active users.