Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 62/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 1,135,878).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 4200 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 34 points higher (96/100 vs 62/100). 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 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (100/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G 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 ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (100/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (94/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | — | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | — | 183 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Front: —
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Pro Max and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G by 386.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (100/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G 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 ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (100/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (94/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G by 34 points (96/100 vs 62/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
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 ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.