Honor Magic9 Super vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Honor Magic9 Super (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 87/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Super has the bigger battery (11000 mAh vs 8500); the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 4,290,399).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Super
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Honor Magic9 Super better?
- Bigger battery: 11000 vs 8500 mAh
- Lighter: 227g vs 235g
- Better display (84/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (41/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 4290399
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 11047
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 99/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 78/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 91/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Super vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 5 points higher (92/100 vs 87/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 78/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Honor Magic9 Super are nearly equal (100/100 vs 99/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Super and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 Super (100/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Honor Magic9 Super are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic9 Super is a bit better (41/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Super | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 4290399 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2788 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 11000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×76.7×8.1 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2788
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Super
- 11000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Super and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Honor Magic9 Super by 14.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic9 Super
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Honor Magic9 Super are nearly equal (100/100 vs 99/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Super and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 Super (100/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Honor Magic9 Super are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic9 Super is a bit better (41/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max edges out the Honor Magic9 Super by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Super and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Super has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 78/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Super over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Super is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.