Category Breakdown
Camera
≈ Tie
Main sensor resolution
≈ TieBattery
Magic9 Pro Max
Battery capacity (8,800 mAh)
WinsCharging
≈ Tie
Wired charging speed
≈ TiePerformance
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AnTuTu benchmark
—Display
18 Pro Max
Screen size (6.9")
WinsWeight
Magic9 Pro Max
Total weight (233g)
WinsValue
18 Pro Max
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (7.7/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | Magic9 Pro Max | 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.8" | 6.9" | |
| 1,320 × 2,868 | 1,208 × 2,624 | |
| LTPO OLED | LTPO AMOLED | |
| 120Hz | 2,160Hz | |
| 10,000 nits | 4,000 nits | |
Camera | ||
| 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Triple | Triple | |
| 3.5x | 3.2x | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, compass, gyro, proximity | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), Ultra Wideband (UWB) support, accelerometer, barometer, compass, gyro, proximity | |
Performance | ||
| Qualcomm SM8975 Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| 16 GB | 16 GB | |
| 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 8,800 mAh | 8,500 mAh | |
| 100W | 100W | |
| 80W | 50W | |
Build | ||
| 233g | 235g | |
| 8.6mm | 8.4mm | |
| Glass front glass back / aluminum back aluminum frame | Glass front (Dragon Crystal Glass 3), aluminum frame | |
| IP68 | IP68 | |
| Ultra Flagship | Flagship | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
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Best budget flagship
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
It offers an impressive 8800mAh battery and significant savings while maintaining high-end performance.
Best premium choice
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
This device delivers a refined flagship experience with top-tier hardware and elite processing capabilities.