Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 55/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 859,516).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 859516
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 1044
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 2785
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12 Lite NE better?
- Overall rating 55/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 41 points higher (96/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE (100/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE (94/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | Xiaomi 12 Lite NE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | 859516 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 1044 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 2785 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 159.2×72.7×7.2 mm | |
| Weight | — | 171 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 20MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Pro Max and Xiaomi 12 Lite NE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Xiaomi 12 Lite NE by 542.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE (100/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE (100/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE (94/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE by 41 points (96/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 45/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.