Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs Tecno Pova Neo
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the Tecno Pova Neo (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G25. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 23/100 (a 73-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 163,723); the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Pova Neo doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Tecno Pova Neo
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 163723
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 185
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 521
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 6000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Tecno Pova Neo better?
- Overall rating 23/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the Tecno Pova Neo, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 73 points higher (96/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 9/100). 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 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo (100/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo (85/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo (94/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | Tecno Pova Neo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | MediaTek Helio G25 | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | 163723 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 185 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 521 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 480 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 171.4×77.3×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | — | 214 g | |
| Launch price | — | $130 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Tecno Pova Neo
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Pova Neo
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Tecno Pova Neo
- 6000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Pro Max and Tecno Pova Neo, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Tecno Pova Neo by 3274.1% 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 Tecno Pova Neo (100/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo (85/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo (100/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo (94/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Tecno Pova Neo?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo by 73 points (96/100 vs 23/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Tecno Pova Neo?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the Tecno Pova Neo — 23/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Tecno Pova Neo?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Tecno Pova Neo?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the Tecno Pova Neo?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.