Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs Vivo S21 Pro
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the Vivo S21 Pro (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9300+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 79/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 2,348,248).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Vivo S21 Pro
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 2348248
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 2249
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 7352
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 81/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Vivo S21 Pro better?
- Overall rating 79/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the Vivo S21 Pro, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 17 points higher (96/100 vs 79/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo S21 Pro (100/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo S21 Pro (100/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo S21 Pro (94/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | Vivo S21 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | 2348248 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 2249 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 7352 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 15, OriginOS 5 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Weight | — | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo S21 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo S21 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo S21 Pro
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Pro Max and Vivo S21 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Vivo S21 Pro by 135.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo S21 Pro (100/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo S21 Pro (100/100 vs 81/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo S21 Pro (94/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Vivo S21 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Vivo S21 Pro — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Vivo S21 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the Vivo S21 Pro — 79/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Vivo S21 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 81/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Vivo S21 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the Vivo S21 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 Vivo S21 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.