Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs Vivo Y05e
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the Vivo Y05e (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7225. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 31/100 (a 65-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 5150); the main camera is 200 MP vs 8 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y05e doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Vivo Y05e
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 580
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 1750
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 5150 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 8MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Vivo Y05e better?
- Overall rating 31/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the Vivo Y05e, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 65 points higher (96/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y05e (100/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y05e (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y05e (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y05e (94/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | Vivo Y05e | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | Unisoc T7225 | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 580 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 1750 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 5150 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 15W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 8 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 / OriginOS 6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 570 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | — | 167.3×77.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | — | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo Y05e
- Main: 8MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y05e
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo Y05e
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y05e (100/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y05e (85/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y05e (100/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y05e (94/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Vivo Y05e?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y05e by 65 points (96/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Vivo Y05e?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the Vivo Y05e — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Vivo Y05e?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Vivo Y05e?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the Vivo Y05e?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.