Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 92/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 8500); the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 5,001,234).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 5001234
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 8500 mAh
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 92/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 4301
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 12490
- Overall rating 92/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 4 points higher (96/100 vs 92/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (94/100 vs 92/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | — | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Pro Max and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Xiaomi 18 Pro Max by 10.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic9 Pro Max
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (94/100 vs 92/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max edges out the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
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 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.