Honor Magic9 Super vs Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
The Honor Magic9 Super (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 6 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Super leads — 87/100 vs 60/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Super has the bigger battery (11000 mAh vs 9210); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 Super is faster in AnTuTu (4,290,399 vs 1,007,140).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Super
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
What makes Honor Magic9 Super better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4290399 vs 1007140
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1099
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3481
- Bigger battery: 11000 vs 9210 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 227g vs 230g
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (41/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Redmi Note 17 Pro Max better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Overall rating 60/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Super vs the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max, the Honor Magic9 Super scores 27 points higher (87/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (99/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (91/100 vs 80/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (99/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super is a bit better (91/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic9 Super is a bit better (41/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Super | Redmi Note 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4290399 | 1007140 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1099 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3481 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2788 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 11000 mAh | 9210 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×76.7×8.1 mm | 163.5×78.3×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2788
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Super
- 11000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
- 9210 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Super and Redmi Note 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Super leads Redmi Note 17 Pro Max by 326.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (99/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (78/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super is a bit better (91/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic9 Super is a bit better (41/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max by 27 points (87/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Super and the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Super has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on camera score (78/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on performance (99/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Super over the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Super is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Redmi Note 17 Pro Max is a better fit for those who care about battery life.