Google Pixel 11 Pro 5G vs Honor Magic9 Pro Max: Which One Should You Buy?
Honor Magic9 Pro Max edges ahead with a BeastScore of 90.0/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.
Google Pixel 11 Pro 5G
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Honor Magic9 Pro Max wins 4 of 5 categories
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. "From specs" scores compare only the specs both phones list. How we score
- Speedfrom specsHonor Magic9 Pro Max9097
- Camerafrom specsHonor Magic9 Pro Max82100
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieHonor Magic9 Pro Max88100
- Batteryfrom specsHonor Magic9 Pro Max62100
- Displayfrom specsTie8888
- ConnectivityNot enough data
- SecurityNot enough data
- ValueNot enough data
- Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery8,800 mAh vs 4,850 mAh
- Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a sharper main camera200 MP vs 50 MP
- Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger screen6.8" vs 6.3"
- Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a sharper selfie camera55 MP vs 32 MP
- Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the faster chipQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 vs Google Tensor G6
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄Honor Magic9 Pro Max wins — BeastScore 90.0/100
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger battery (8,800 mAh vs 4,850 mAh) and sharper main camera (200 MP vs 50 MP).
Reliable all-round performance.
Larger battery: 8,800 mAh vs 4,850 mAh · Higher-resolution main camera: 200 MP vs 50 MP
Common questions
Which is better: Google Pixel 11 Pro 5G or Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger battery (8,800 mAh vs 4,850 mAh) and sharper main camera (200 MP vs 50 MP). BeastScore: Google Pixel 11 Pro 5G 89.0/100, Honor Magic9 Pro Max 90.0/100.
What are the main battery and display differences between Google Pixel 11 Pro 5G and Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
Google Pixel 11 Pro 5G has a 6.3-inch display and 4850 mAh battery. Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a 6.8-inch display and 8800 mAh battery.
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