Honor Magic9 vs Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
The Honor Magic9 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 6 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 leads — 92/100 vs 60/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (9210 mAh vs 8000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 is faster in AnTuTu (4,288,382 vs 1,007,140); the Honor Magic9 is noticeably lighter (209g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
What makes Honor Magic9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4288382 vs 1007140
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1099
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3481
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 209g vs 230g
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 80/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Redmi Note 17 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 9210 vs 8000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Overall rating 60/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 vs the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max, the Honor Magic9 scores 32 points higher (92/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (99/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (99/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 and the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (86/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (48/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 | Redmi Note 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4288382 | 1007140 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1099 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3481 | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1236x2664 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 9210 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 55 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm | 163.5×78.3×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 55MP
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1236x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
- 9210 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 and Redmi Note 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 leads Redmi Note 17 Pro Max by 325.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (99/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 and the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (100/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (86/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (48/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 or the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max by 32 points (92/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 and the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 or the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 leads on camera score (100/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 or the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 leads on performance (99/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 over the Redmi Note 17 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 Note 17 Pro Max is a better fit for those who care about battery life.