Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 89/100 (a 7-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 3,600,724).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 3600724
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 11047
- 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 97/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 93/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 7 points higher (96/100 vs 89/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra are nearly equal (100/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the Honor Magic9 Pro Max are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 93/100). 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 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | 3600724 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" 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) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | — | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Pro Max and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Xiaomi 17 Ultra by 53.4% 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 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra are nearly equal (100/100 vs 97/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the Honor Magic9 Pro Max are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 93/100).
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 17 Ultra?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max edges out the Xiaomi 17 Ultra by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 93/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the Xiaomi 17 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 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.