Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs Tecno Pop 5X
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the Tecno Pop 5X (2022) runs on the Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 28/100 (a 68-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 8 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Pop 5X doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Tecno Pop 5X
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 8MP
- Better camera (100/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Tecno Pop 5X better?
- Overall rating 28/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the Tecno Pop 5X, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 68 points higher (96/100 vs 28/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (85/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (94/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | Tecno Pop 5X | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 8 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 10 (Go edition), HiOS | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 166.0×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | — | 150 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Tecno Pop 5X
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Pop 5X
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Tecno Pop 5X
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (85/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (100/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (94/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Tecno Pop 5X?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X by 68 points (96/100 vs 28/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Tecno Pop 5X?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the Tecno Pop 5X — 28/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Tecno Pop 5X?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the Tecno Pop 5X?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.