Honor Magic9 vs Honor X80 Pro Max
The Honor Magic9 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Honor X80 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 leads — 92/100 vs 61/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X80 Pro Max has the bigger battery (11000 mAh vs 8000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 is faster in AnTuTu (4,288,382 vs 1,012,134).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9
Honor X80 Pro Max
What makes Honor Magic9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4288382 vs 1012134
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1099
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3481
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Honor X80 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 11000 vs 8000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 86/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 vs the Honor X80 Pro Max, the Honor Magic9 scores 31 points higher (92/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (99/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Honor X80 Pro Max (99/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 and the Honor X80 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Honor X80 Pro Max (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X80 Pro Max is a bit better (92/100 vs 86/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 | Honor X80 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4288382 | 1012134 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1099 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3481 | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 6.8" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1236x2664 | 2788x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 11000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 55 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 209 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | $300 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 55MP
Honor X80 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1236x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X80 Pro Max
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 2788x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Honor X80 Pro Max
- 11000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 and Honor X80 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 leads Honor X80 Pro Max by 323.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic9
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Honor X80 Pro Max (99/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 and the Honor X80 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Honor X80 Pro Max (100/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X80 Pro Max is a bit better (92/100 vs 86/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 or the Honor X80 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Honor X80 Pro Max by 31 points (92/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 and the Honor X80 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Honor X80 Pro Max — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 or the Honor X80 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 leads on camera score (100/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 or the Honor X80 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 leads on performance (99/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 over the Honor X80 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Honor X80 Pro Max is a better fit for those who care about battery life.