Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs Vivo X21i
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the Vivo X21i (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P60. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 30/100 (a 66-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 3425); the main camera is 200 MP vs 12 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 314,537); the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo X21i doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Vivo X21i
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 314537
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 341
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 779
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 3425 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 20/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Vivo X21i better?
- Overall rating 30/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the Vivo X21i, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 66 points higher (96/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 20/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i (100/100 vs 20/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Vivo X21i are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i (100/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i (94/100 vs 15/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | Vivo X21i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | MediaTek Helio P60 | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | 314537 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 341 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 779 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.3" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 1080x2280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 3425 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 24 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 8.1 (Oreo); Funtouch 4 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 154.4×75.0×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | — | 159 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo X21i
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Front: 24MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X21i
- 6.3" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2280
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo X21i
- 3425 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Pro Max and Vivo X21i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Vivo X21i by 1656.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i (100/100 vs 20/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Vivo X21i are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i (100/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i (94/100 vs 15/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Vivo X21i?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i by 66 points (96/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Vivo X21i?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the Vivo X21i — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Vivo X21i?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Vivo X21i?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 20/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the Vivo X21i?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.