Honor Magic9 vs Redmi Note 10 Pro Max
The Honor Magic9 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 leads — 92/100 vs 49/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5020); the main camera is 200 MP vs 108 MP; the Honor Magic9 is faster in AnTuTu (4,288,382 vs 531,656); the Honor Magic9 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max doesn't; the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max is noticeably lighter (192g vs 209g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9
Redmi Note 10 Pro Max
What makes Honor Magic9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4288382 vs 531656
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 752
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1819
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5020 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Redmi Note 10 Pro Max better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 209g
- Better portability (63/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 vs the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max, the Honor Magic9 scores 43 points higher (92/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (99/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (100/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (86/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max (99/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max (100/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max (86/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 (63/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 | Redmi Note 10 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G | |
| AnTuTu | 4288382 | 531656 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 752 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1819 | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1236x2664 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5020 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 55 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 11, MIUI 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm | 164.5×76.2×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 55MP
Redmi Note 10 Pro Max
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1236x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 10 Pro Max
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi Note 10 Pro Max
- 5020 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 and Redmi Note 10 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 leads Redmi Note 10 Pro Max by 706.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max (99/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max (100/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max (86/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 (63/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 or the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max by 43 points (92/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 and the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max — 49/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 or the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 leads on camera score (100/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 or the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 leads on performance (99/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 over the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.