Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs ZTE Blade A32
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the ZTE Blade A32 (2022) runs on the Spreadtrum Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 23/100 (a 73-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 5 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A32 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
ZTE Blade A32
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 5MP
- Better camera (100/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 42/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A32 better?
- Overall rating 23/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the ZTE Blade A32, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 73 points higher (96/100 vs 23/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 12/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A32 (85/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A32 (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A32 (94/100 vs 12/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | ZTE Blade A32 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | Spreadtrum Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 5.5" LCD IPS | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 720x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 5 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 148.0×71.8×9.3 mm | |
| Weight | — | 110 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Blade A32
- Main: 5MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade A32
- 5.5" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1440
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
ZTE Blade A32
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A32 (85/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A32 (100/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A32 (94/100 vs 12/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the ZTE Blade A32?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A32 by 73 points (96/100 vs 23/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the ZTE Blade A32?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the ZTE Blade A32 — 23/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the ZTE Blade A32?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the ZTE Blade A32?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.