Honor Magic9 Super vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Honor Magic9 Super (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 87/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Super has the bigger battery (11000 mAh vs 8000); the Honor Magic9 Super is faster in AnTuTu (4,290,399 vs 3,654,776).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Super
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Honor Magic9 Super better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4290399 vs 3654776
- Bigger battery: 11000 vs 8000 mAh
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 97/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 90/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (41/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Lighter: 219g vs 227g
- Better camera (90/100 vs 78/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Super vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 1 points higher (88/100 vs 87/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 78/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (99/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Super and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (91/100 vs 90/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic9 Super and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (41/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Super | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4290399 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2788 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 11000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×76.7×8.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 227 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2788
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Super
- 11000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Super and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Super leads Xiaomi 17 Max by 17.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic9 Super
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (99/100 vs 97/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Super and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (91/100 vs 90/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic9 Super and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (41/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max edges out the Honor Magic9 Super by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Super and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Honor Magic9 Super has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 78/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Super over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Honor Magic9 Super is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.