Honor Magic9 vs Honor Magic9 Pro Max: Which One Should You Buy?
These two are too close to call on BeastScore — the right choice depends on what matters to you.
Honor Magic9
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Too close to call: 2 of 7 categories each
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 Magic99897
- Camerafrom specsTie100100
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieTie100100
- Batteryfrom specsHonor Magic9 Pro Max94100
- Displayfrom specsHonor Magic9 Pro Max8489
- ConnectivityNot enough data
- SecurityTie100100
- Valuefrom specsHonor Magic98374
- Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery8,800 mAh vs 8,000 mAh
- Honor Magic9 Pro Max charges faster100W vs 80W
- Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger screen6.8" vs 6.37"
- Honor Magic9 is lighter209 g vs 233 g
- Honor Magic9 launched cheaper$745 vs $968
- Honor Magic9 has the faster chipQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄Honor Magic9 and Honor Magic9 Pro Max are evenly matched
It's a close call. Pick the Honor Magic9 for its lighter body (209 g vs 233 g) and lower launch price ($745 vs $968), or the Honor Magic9 Pro Max for its bigger battery (8,800 mAh vs 8,000 mAh) and faster charging (100W vs 80W).
Lighter: 209 g vs 233 g (24 g less) · Lower launch price: $745 vs $968
Larger battery: 8,800 mAh vs 8,000 mAh · Faster wired charging: 100W vs 80W
Common questions
Which is better: Honor Magic9 or Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
It's a close call. Pick the Honor Magic9 for its lighter body (209 g vs 233 g) and lower launch price ($745 vs $968), or the Honor Magic9 Pro Max for its bigger battery (8,800 mAh vs 8,000 mAh) and faster charging (100W vs 80W). BeastScore: Honor Magic9 90.0/100, Honor Magic9 Pro Max 90.0/100.
What are the main battery and display differences between Honor Magic9 and Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
Honor Magic9 has a 6.37-inch display and 8000 mAh battery. Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a 6.8-inch display and 8800 mAh battery.
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