Honor Magic9 vs Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
The Honor Magic9 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 leads — 92/100 vs 74/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 is faster in AnTuTu (4,288,382 vs 2,101,808); the Honor Magic9 is noticeably lighter (209g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
What makes Honor Magic9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4288382 vs 2101808
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6200
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 209g vs 239g
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 77/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 83/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Overall rating 74/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 vs the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max, the Honor Magic9 scores 18 points higher (92/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (99/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (100/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (99/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (100/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max are nearly equal (86/100 vs 83/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (48/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 | Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | |
| AnTuTu | 4288382 | 2101808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1680 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 6200 | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 6.9" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1236x2664 | 1320x2848 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 55 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | HarmonyOS 6.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm | 164.4×79.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 239 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1050 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 55MP
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1236x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 and Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 leads Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max by 104.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic9
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (99/100 vs 77/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (100/100 vs 68/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max are nearly equal (86/100 vs 83/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (48/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 leads on camera score (100/100 vs 68/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 leads on performance (99/100 vs 77/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 over the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.