Honor Magic9 vs Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Honor Magic9 — Pick the Honor Magic9 — it leads these groups: Design 4
Tap a group name to see the proof · The scoring method is public
The short answer
Honor Magic9 wins this comparison with a score of 55/100, ahead of Honor Magic9 Pro Max (54).
The main differences: Screen size (6.4 in vs 6.8 in) · Pixel density (461 ppi vs 464 ppi) · Display type (OLED vs LTPO OLED).
Scores are computed from 25 public spec attributes; missing values stay marked unknown in tables and are imputed at the category median, never passed off as measured.
At a glance
0–100 per group, normalized within the category · Tap a group for details
How to choose
Pick the Honor Magic9 if you care about…
- Weight 209 g +24 g vs 233 g
- Thickness 8.5 mm +0.1 mm vs 8.6 mm
- Length 151 mm +10.6 mm vs 161.6 mm
- Width 72.3 mm +4.7 mm vs 77 mm
Pick the Honor Magic9 Pro Max if you care about…
- Screen size 6.8 in +0.4 in vs 6.4 in
- Pixel density 464 ppi +3 ppi vs 461 ppi
- Battery capacity 8800 mAh +800 mAh vs 8000 mAh
- Wired charging 100 W +20 W vs 80 W
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Where they differ
12 · Only rows that actually differ, with a verdict per row
| Honor Magic9 | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | Where they differ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.4 in | 6.8 in | Honor Magic9 Pro Max |
| Pixel density | 461 ppi | 464 ppi | Honor Magic9 Pro Max |
| Display type | OLED | LTPO OLED | Depends |
| Battery capacity | 8000 mAh | 8800 mAh | Honor Magic9 Pro Max |
| Wired charging | 80 W | 100 W | Honor Magic9 Pro Max |
| Wireless charging power | 50 W | 80 W | Honor Magic9 Pro Max |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Depends |
| Weight | 209 g | 233 g | Honor Magic9 |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm | 8.6 mm | Honor Magic9 |
| Length | 151 mm | 161.6 mm | Honor Magic9 |
| Width | 72.3 mm | 77 mm | Honor Magic9 |
| Colors | Black, White, Green, Yellow | Shadow Black, Glacier Silver, Moss Green | Depends |
The record
Grouped and collapsible · Tap a group to fold
Display5▾
| Honor Magic9 | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.4 in | 6.8 in |
| Peak brightness | 10000 nits | 10000 nits |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Pixel density | 461 ppi | 464 ppi |
| Display type | OLED | LTPO OLED |
Battery4▾
| Honor Magic9 | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 8000 mAh | 8800 mAh |
| Wired charging | 80 W | 100 W |
| Wireless charging power | 50 W | 80 W |
| Wireless charging | ✓ | ✓ |
Performance4▾
| Honor Magic9 | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 17 |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
Camera2▾
| Honor Magic9 | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP |
| Selfie camera | 55 MP | 55 MP |
Design6▾
| Honor Magic9 | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 209 g | 233 g |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm | 8.6 mm |
| Water resistant (IP68) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Length | 151 mm | 161.6 mm |
| Width | 72.3 mm | 77 mm |
| Colors | Black, White, Green, Yellow | Shadow Black, Glacier Silver, Moss Green |
Memory1▾
| Honor Magic9 | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory card slot | — | — |
Platform1▾
| Honor Magic9 | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|
| CPU cores | 8 | 8 |
Features2▾
| Honor Magic9 | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Face unlock | — | — |
| Fingerprint sensor | ✓ | ✓ |
Data sources: GSMArena
FAQ
Which is better, Honor Magic9 or Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
Honor Magic9 edges ahead 55 to 54 and leads in Design. Choose Honor Magic9 Pro Max instead if Screen size matters more to you.
What are the main differences?
The main differences: Screen size (6.4 in vs 6.8 in) · Pixel density (461 ppi vs 464 ppi) · Display type (OLED vs LTPO OLED).
How are the scores calculated?
We normalize 25 public spec attributes within the category and weight them by group into a 0–100 score; missing values are inherited from spec-identical twins or imputed at the category median, so a sparse spec sheet never earns an advantage. The methodology is public.