Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs Tecno Pova Neo 2
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the Tecno Pova Neo 2 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 30/100 (a 66-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 7000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 16 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 348,562).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Tecno Pova Neo 2
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 1461
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 16MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 55/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Tecno Pova Neo 2 better?
- Overall rating 30/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the Tecno Pova Neo 2, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 66 points higher (96/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 2 (100/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 2 (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 2 (100/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 2 (94/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | Tecno Pova Neo 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | 348562 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 419 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 1461 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 720x1640 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 12, HIOS 8.6 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 170.9×77.8×9.6 mm | |
| Weight | — | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Tecno Pova Neo 2
- Main: 16MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Pova Neo 2
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Tecno Pova Neo 2
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Pro Max and Tecno Pova Neo 2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Tecno Pova Neo 2 by 1484.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 2 (100/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 2 (85/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 2 (100/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 2 (94/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Tecno Pova Neo 2?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 2 by 66 points (96/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Tecno Pova Neo 2?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the Tecno Pova Neo 2 — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Tecno Pova Neo 2?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Tecno Pova Neo 2?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the Tecno Pova Neo 2?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.