Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 67/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 5160); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 1,540,240).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 1540240
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 1967
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 5401
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 5160 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 74/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 71/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) better?
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity), the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 29 points higher (96/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) (100/100 vs 74/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) (100/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) (94/100 vs 71/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | 1540240 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 1967 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 5401 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 5 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) | — | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.6×74.6×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | — | 201 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 5MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Pro Max and Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) by 258.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) (100/100 vs 74/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) (100/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) (94/100 vs 71/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) by 29 points (96/100 vs 67/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 74/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) is a better fit for active users.