Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 13 Ultra
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the Xiaomi 13 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. 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 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 1,796,720).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Xiaomi 13 Ultra
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 1796720
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 73/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 73/100)
What makes Xiaomi 13 Ultra better?
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the Xiaomi 13 Ultra, 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 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Ultra (100/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Ultra (100/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Ultra (94/100 vs 73/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | Xiaomi 13 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | 1796720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 140 | |
| 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 | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.2×74.6×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | — | 227 g | |
| Launch price | — | $900 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 13 Ultra
- 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 13 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 13 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Pro Max and Xiaomi 13 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Xiaomi 13 Ultra by 207.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic9 Pro Max
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Ultra (100/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Ultra (100/100 vs 73/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Ultra (94/100 vs 73/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 13 Ultra?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Ultra by 22 points (96/100 vs 74/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 13 Ultra?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 13 Ultra?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 73/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 13 Ultra?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the Xiaomi 13 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 13 Ultra is a better fit for active users.