HONOR Magic9 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
92.9chipPerformancechip92.9
80.2Display69.8
84.2Camera83.6
88.7Battery92
86.7Features86.7
5 spec wins — HONOR Magic94 spec wins — Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
InnoReviews verdict
HONOR Magic9 wins this phone face-off, 87.1 to 85.6, pulling ahead mainly in display (+10) and camera (+1). Xiaomi 18 Pro Max still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the HONOR Magic9
- Stronger display score: 80 vs 70
- 150% higher Peak brightness: 10,000 nits vs 4,000 nits
- 11% lower weight: 209 g vs 235 g
- 10% higher Pixel density: 461 ppi vs 418 ppi
- 10% higher Front camera: 55 MP vs 50 MP
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Stronger battery score: 92 vs 89
- 25% higher Wired charging: 100 W vs 80 W
Display
| Spec | HONOR Magic9 | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.37 ″ | 6.9 ″+8% |
| Panel type | OLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1236x2664 | 1208x2624 |
| Pixel density | 461 ppi+10% | 418 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 10,000 nits+150% | 4,000 nits |
| Screen-to-body | — | 91.6 % |
Performance
| Spec | HONOR Magic9 | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB/512GB/1TB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | HONOR Magic9 | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.9 | f/1.7 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 200 MP |
| Optical zoom | 3.5 x+9% | 3.2 x |
| Max video | 4K@120fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 55 MP+10% | 50 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | HONOR Magic9 | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,000 mAh | 8,500 mAh+6% |
| Wired charging | 80 W | 100 W+25% |
| Wireless charging | 50 W | 50 W |
Design
| Spec | HONOR Magic9 | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 209 g+11% | 235 g |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm | 8.4 mm+1% |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69/IP69K | IP66/IP68/IP69 |
| Frame material | — | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | HONOR Magic9 | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | — | No |
Software
| Spec | HONOR Magic9 | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 17 (MagicOS 11) | Android 17 (HyperOS 4) |
Audio
| Spec | HONOR Magic9 | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |