Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 12S Pro
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the Xiaomi 12S Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 74/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 1,420,808).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Xiaomi 12S Pro
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 1420808
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 4600 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 78/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 71/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12S Pro better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the Xiaomi 12S Pro, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 22 points higher (96/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 78/100). 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 12S Pro (100/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Pro (100/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Pro (94/100 vs 71/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | Xiaomi 12S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | 1420808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| 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 | — | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 12S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 12S Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 12S Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Pro Max and Xiaomi 12S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Xiaomi 12S Pro by 288.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Pro (100/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Pro (100/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Pro (94/100 vs 71/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 12S Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Pro by 22 points (96/100 vs 74/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 12S Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the Xiaomi 12S Pro — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 12S Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 78/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 12S Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the Xiaomi 12S Pro?
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 12S Pro is a better fit for active users.