Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 59/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 4650); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 1,010,069).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 4650 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 57/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark 5 better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 5, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 37 points higher (96/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (100/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 and the Honor Magic9 Pro Max are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (100/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (94/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | Xiaomi Black Shark 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 4650 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 12, Joy UI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.8×76.3×10.0 mm | |
| Weight | — | 218 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
- 4650 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Pro Max and Xiaomi Black Shark 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Xiaomi Black Shark 5 by 446.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (100/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 and the Honor Magic9 Pro Max are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (100/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (94/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 by 37 points (96/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 45/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
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 Black Shark 5 is a better fit for active users.