Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 12S Ultra
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 71/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 200 MP vs 3 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 1,627,862).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 1627862
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 3MP
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 73/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 70/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12S Ultra better?
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the Xiaomi 12S Ultra, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 25 points higher (96/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (100/100 vs 73/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (100/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (94/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | Xiaomi 12S Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | 1627862 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 136 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 3 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.2×75.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | — | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- Main: 3MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Pro Max and Xiaomi 12S Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Xiaomi 12S Ultra by 239.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (100/100 vs 73/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (100/100 vs 70/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (94/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra by 25 points (96/100 vs 71/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 70/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 73/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
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 Ultra is a better fit for active users.