Honor Magic9 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Honor Magic9 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. Both devices score the same overall rating of 92/100. Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 8000); the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 4,288,382); the Honor Magic9 is noticeably lighter (209g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Honor Magic9 better?
- Lighter: 209g vs 235g
- Better display (85/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 4288382
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 11047
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 8000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 99/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 86/100)
Comparison verdict
The Honor Magic9 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max received the same MobileRank rating — 92/100. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Honor Magic9 are nearly equal (100/100 vs 99/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (92/100 vs 86/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (48/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 4288382 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1236x2664 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 55 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 55MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1236x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Honor Magic9 by 14.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic9
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Honor Magic9 are nearly equal (100/100 vs 99/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (92/100 vs 86/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (48/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
Both devices scored 92/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (100/100 vs 99/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.