Honor Magic 9 vs Honor Magic 9 Pro Max
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Honor Magic 9 and the Honor Magic 9 Pro Max, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Honor Magic 9 | Honor Magic 9 Pro Max |
|---|
| Our rating | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Battery | 8,000 mAh | 8,800 mAh |
| Wired charging | 80W | 100W |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB | — |
| Storage (max) | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Screen size | 6.37 in | 6.8 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP |
| Released | Sep 2026 | Sep 2026 |
Summary: Honor Magic 9 Pro Max is ahead on battery, wired charging, screen size.
★ Which should you buy? Honor Magic 9 Pro Max is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| Honor Magic 9 | Honor Magic 9 Pro Max |
|---|
| Type | LTPO OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+ | LTPO OLED, 1 Billion Colors, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid, 4320Hz PWM Dimming, Honor Oasis Eye Protection |
| Size | 6.37 inches | 6.8 inches |
| Resolution | 2664 x 1236 pixels | 1320 x 2868 pixels (~464 ppi density) |
| Protection | No data (expected durable glass) | — |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120Hz |
| Features | — | Bezel-less |
Platform
| Honor Magic 9 | Honor Magic 9 Pro Max |
|---|
| OS | Android (expected latest version with MagicOS) | Android 17 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SM8850-AC | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro (3nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4.61 GHz Dual Core + 3.63 GHz Hexa Core) | Octa-core (2x 5.11 GHz, 3x 4.03 GHz, 3x 3.74 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno (expected latest generation) | Adreno 850 |
| UI | — | MagicOS 11 |
Memory
| Honor Magic 9 | Honor Magic 9 Pro Max |
|---|
| Card slot | No | — |
| Internal | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM | — |
| RAM | — | 12GB, 16GB LPDDR5X |
| Storage | — | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB |
| Card Slot | — | No |
Main Camera
| Honor Magic 9 | Honor Magic 9 Pro Max |
|---|
| Triple | 200 MP (wide, 1/1.4-inch sensor), 50 MP (ultrawide), 200 MP (periscope telephoto, 1/1.56-inch sensor) | — |
| Features | ARRI cinematic video filters, LED flash, HDR, panorama | — |
| Video | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 2160p |
| Modules | — | Triple, ARRI co-engineered |
| Primary | — | 200 MP, 1/1.28" sensor, f/1.57 aperture (wide) |
| Ultrawide | — | 50 MP, f/2.0 |
| Telephoto | — | 200 MP periscope, 3.5x optical zoom, 1/1.4" sensor, f/2.6 aperture |
Selfie Camera
| Honor Magic 9 | Honor Magic 9 Pro Max |
|---|
| Single | 55 MP, f/2.0 (square-format) | — |
| Features | HDR | 3D face unlocking |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps | — |
| Modules | — | Single |
| Primary | — | 55 MP, f/2.0 (square format) |
Battery
| Honor Magic 9 | Honor Magic 9 Pro Max |
|---|
| Type | Si-Car 8000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po |
| Charging | 80W wired, 50W wireless, Reverse wireless | 100W wired, 80W wireless |
| Capacity | — | 8800 mAh |
Body
| Honor Magic 9 | Honor Magic 9 Pro Max |
|---|
| Dimensions | No data | — |
| Weight | No data | — |
| Build | Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame (expected) | Glass front, Glass back, Aluminum frame (rumored) |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | — |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP68/IP69/IP69K dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) | — |
| Colors | — | Black, Silver, Olive Green |
| Resistance | — | IP68 dust/water resistant (rumored) |
Comms
| Honor Magic 9 | Honor Magic 9 Pro Max |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi (expected) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | Bluetooth (expected) |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5) | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO (expected) |
| NFC | Yes | Yes (expected) |
| Infrared port | Yes | — |
| Radio | No | — |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG | USB Type-C (expected) |
Launch
| Honor Magic 9 | Honor Magic 9 Pro Max |
|---|
| Announced | September 2026 | Not yet (Expected Sep 28, 2026) |
| Status | Available for pre-order, releasing September 28, 2026 | Rumored / Expected Sep 28, 2026 |
| OS | — | Android 17, MagicOS 11 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Honor Magic 9 or Honor Magic 9 Pro Max?
Honor Magic 9 Pro Max — 8,000 mAh for the Honor Magic 9 versus 8,800 mAh for the Honor Magic 9 Pro Max.
Is the Honor Magic 9 or the Honor Magic 9 Pro Max rated higher?
We rate the Honor Magic 9 9/10 and the Honor Magic 9 Pro Max 9/10.
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