Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs Xiaomi Civi 3
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the Xiaomi Civi 3 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 57/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 1,240,821).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Xiaomi Civi 3
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 1240821
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 1239
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 3962
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Xiaomi Civi 3 better?
- Overall rating 57/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the Xiaomi Civi 3, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 39 points higher (96/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 3 (100/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 3 (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 3 (94/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | Xiaomi Civi 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | 1240821 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 1239 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 3962 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 13, MIUI 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 158.7×71.7×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | — | 174 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi Civi 3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Civi 3
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi Civi 3
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Pro Max and Xiaomi Civi 3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Xiaomi Civi 3 by 345.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 3 (100/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 3 (100/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 3 (94/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Xiaomi Civi 3?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 3 by 39 points (96/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Xiaomi Civi 3?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the Xiaomi Civi 3 — 57/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Xiaomi Civi 3?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Xiaomi Civi 3?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the Xiaomi Civi 3?
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 Civi 3 is a better fit for active users.