Honor Magic9 vs Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
The Honor Magic9 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 leads — 92/100 vs 73/100 (a 19-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 1,622,749); the Honor Magic9 is noticeably lighter (209g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
What makes Honor Magic9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4288382 vs 1622749
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1273
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3894
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 209g vs 230g
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 74/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Overall rating 73/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 vs the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max, the Honor Magic9 scores 19 points higher (92/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (99/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (100/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (99/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (100/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 and the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max are nearly equal (86/100 vs 83/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (48/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 | Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | |
| AnTuTu | 4288382 | 1622749 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1273 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3894 | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 6.9" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1236x2664 | 1308x2880 | |
| 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 | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 55 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16, EMUI 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1250 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 55MP
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1236x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 and Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 leads Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max by 164.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (99/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (100/100 vs 74/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 and the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max are nearly equal (86/100 vs 83/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (48/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 or the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 is noticeably better than the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 and the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 or the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 leads on camera score (100/100 vs 74/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 or the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 leads on performance (99/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 over the Huawei Pura 90s 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 Pura 90s Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.