Honor Magic9 vs Redmi K100 Pro Max
The Honor Magic9 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi K100 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads — 93/100 vs 92/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro Max has the bigger battery (9070 mAh vs 8000); the Honor Magic9 is faster in AnTuTu (4,288,382 vs 3,722,803).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9
Redmi K100 Pro Max
What makes Honor Magic9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4288382 vs 3722803
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 97/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 90/100)
What makes Redmi K100 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 9070 vs 8000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 86/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 vs the Redmi K100 Pro Max, the Redmi K100 Pro Max scores 1 points higher (93/100 vs 92/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (100/100 vs 90/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 and the Redmi K100 Pro Max are nearly equal (99/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (100/100 vs 90/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max is a bit better (95/100 vs 86/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 | Redmi K100 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4288382 | 3722803 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1236x2664 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 9070 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 55 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 209 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | $730 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 55MP
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1236x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 9070 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 and Redmi K100 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 leads Redmi K100 Pro Max by 15.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic9
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 and the Redmi K100 Pro Max are nearly equal (99/100 vs 97/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (100/100 vs 90/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max is a bit better (95/100 vs 86/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max edges out the Honor Magic9 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 and the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Redmi K100 Pro Max — 93/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 leads on camera score (100/100 vs 90/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 over the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Redmi K100 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.