Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs ZTE AXON 50 5G
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the ZTE AXON 50 5G (2023) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T760. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 49/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 628,581); the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE AXON 50 5G doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
ZTE AXON 50 5G
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 628581
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 735
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 4800 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
What makes ZTE AXON 50 5G better?
- Overall rating 49/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the ZTE AXON 50 5G, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 47 points higher (96/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (100/100 vs 46/100). 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 significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (100/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (94/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | ZTE AXON 50 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | Unisoc Tiger T760 | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | 628581 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 735 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 2318 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 1080x2380 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 13 Tiramisu | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 161.9×72.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | — | 178 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE AXON 50 5G
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE AXON 50 5G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2380
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
ZTE AXON 50 5G
- 4800 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Pro Max and ZTE AXON 50 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads ZTE AXON 50 5G by 778.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (100/100 vs 46/100).
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 significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (100/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (94/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the ZTE AXON 50 5G?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G by 47 points (96/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the ZTE AXON 50 5G?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the ZTE AXON 50 5G — 49/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the ZTE AXON 50 5G?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the ZTE AXON 50 5G?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the ZTE AXON 50 5G?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.