Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs Vivo V50
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the Vivo V50 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 63/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 1,018,053); the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo V50 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Vivo V50
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 1018053
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 1131
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 3111
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 65/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Vivo V50 better?
- Overall rating 63/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the Vivo V50, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 33 points higher (96/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo V50 (100/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo V50 (100/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo V50 (94/100 vs 65/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | Vivo V50 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | 1018053 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 1131 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 3111 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Funtouch 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.3×76.7×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | — | 189 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo V50
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo V50
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo V50
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Pro Max and Vivo V50, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Vivo V50 by 442.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo V50 (100/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo V50 (100/100 vs 60/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo V50 (94/100 vs 65/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Vivo V50?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo V50 by 33 points (96/100 vs 63/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Vivo V50?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the Vivo V50 — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Vivo V50?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 60/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Vivo V50?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the Vivo V50?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.