Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs Vivo X Fold6
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the Vivo X Fold6 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 88/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 6900); the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 3,593,349).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Vivo X Fold6
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 3593349
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 3352
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 10402
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 6900 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 95/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 87/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 82/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Vivo X Fold6 better?
- Overall rating 88/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the Vivo X Fold6, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 8 points higher (96/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 87/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 82/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 95/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Vivo X Fold6 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 87/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | Vivo X Fold6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | 3593349 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 3352 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 10402 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 2480x2200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 6900 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 159.7×142.3×4.3 mm | |
| Weight | — | — | |
| Launch price | — | $1900 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo X Fold6
- Main: 200MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X Fold6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x2200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo X Fold6
- 6900 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Pro Max and Vivo X Fold6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Vivo X Fold6 by 53.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 95/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Vivo X Fold6 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 87/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max edges out the Vivo X Fold6 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Vivo X Fold6?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the Vivo X Fold6 — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 87/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 95/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the Vivo X Fold6?
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 Fold6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.