Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 86/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 6300); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 3,569,354).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Xiaomi 17 Pro
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 3569354
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 3310
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 10070
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 6300 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 95/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 81/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
- Overall rating 86/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 10 points higher (96/100 vs 86/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 95/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro (100/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | Xiaomi 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | 3569354 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 3310 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 10070 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 2656x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | — | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $825 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Pro Max and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Xiaomi 17 Pro by 54.8% 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 95/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro (100/100 vs 81/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 17 Pro — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 81/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 95/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the Xiaomi 17 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 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.