Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs Vivo X Fold
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the Vivo X Fold (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 62/100 (a 34-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 1,294,871).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Vivo X Fold
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 4600 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 59/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 77/100)
What makes Vivo X Fold better?
- Overall rating 62/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the Vivo X Fold, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 34 points higher (96/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo X Fold (100/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo X Fold (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo X Fold (94/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | Vivo X Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 8.0" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 1916x2160 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 12, Origin OS Ocean | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.0×74.5×14.6 mm | |
| Weight | — | 311 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo X Fold
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X Fold
- 8.0" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1916x2160
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo X Fold
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Pro Max and Vivo X Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Vivo X Fold by 326.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo X Fold (100/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 77/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo X Fold (100/100 vs 55/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo X Fold (94/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Vivo X Fold?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo X Fold by 34 points (96/100 vs 62/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Vivo X Fold?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the Vivo X Fold — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Vivo X Fold?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Vivo X Fold?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the Vivo X Fold?
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 X Fold is a better fit for active users.