Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 17T
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the Xiaomi 17T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra. 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 6500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 2,026,828).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Xiaomi 17T
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 2026828
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 1555
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 6405
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17T better?
- Overall rating 71/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the Xiaomi 17T, 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 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T (100/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17T (100/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17T (94/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | Xiaomi 17T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | 2026828 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 1555 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 6405 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 2756x1268 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Weight | — | 185 g | |
| Launch price | — | $449 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17T
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17T
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2756x1268
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 17T
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Pro Max and Xiaomi 17T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Xiaomi 17T by 172.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T (100/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17T (100/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17T (94/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 17T?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17T by 25 points (96/100 vs 71/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 17T?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the Xiaomi 17T — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 17T?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 63/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 17T?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the Xiaomi 17T?
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 17T is a better fit for active users.