Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs Vivo V29 Pro
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the Vivo V29 Pro (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 60/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 1,117,927); the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo V29 Pro doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Vivo V29 Pro
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 1117927
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 1239
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 3962
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 4600 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 47/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Vivo V29 Pro better?
- Overall rating 60/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the Vivo V29 Pro, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 36 points higher (96/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo V29 Pro (100/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Vivo V29 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo V29 Pro (100/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo V29 Pro (94/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | Vivo V29 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | 1117927 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 1239 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 3962 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 13, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Funtouch 13 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.2×74.4×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | — | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo V29 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo V29 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo V29 Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Pro Max and Vivo V29 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Vivo V29 Pro by 394.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo V29 Pro (100/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Vivo V29 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo V29 Pro (100/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo V29 Pro (94/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Vivo V29 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo V29 Pro by 36 points (96/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Vivo V29 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the Vivo V29 Pro — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Vivo V29 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Vivo V29 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the Vivo V29 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 V29 Pro is a better fit for active users.