Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3. 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 6000); the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 5,228,014).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 5228014
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 3715
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 99/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 85/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 75/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 12490
- Overall rating 86/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, 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 85/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 18 Fold are nearly equal (100/100 vs 99/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Fold (100/100 vs 85/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Fold (94/100 vs 75/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 14213 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | — | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | — | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Pro Max and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Xiaomi 18 Fold by 5.7% 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 18 Fold are nearly equal (100/100 vs 99/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Fold (100/100 vs 85/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Fold (94/100 vs 75/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 18 Fold — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 85/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
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 18 Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.