Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 85/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 3,030,376).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 3030376
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 3050
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 10200
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 87/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Xiaomi 15 Ultra better?
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 11 points higher (96/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 87/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 87/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | 3030376 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 10200 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| 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 | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 15 / HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 161.3×75.3×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | — | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:19 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Pro Max and Xiaomi 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Xiaomi 15 Ultra by 82.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 87/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 15 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 87/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 92/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the Xiaomi 15 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 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.