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Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 18 Pro

What Magic9 Pro Max does better (11) and where 18 Pro wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Honor · 2026Magic9 Pro Max
9.7Score
11 advantages≈ $920
Higher score
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Xiaomi 18 Pro
Xiaomi · 202618 Pro
9.6Score
5 advantages≈ $850
9.0Display8.7
9.7Performance9.7
9.8Camera9.8
9.8Battery9.7
9.8Features8.8
Dimensions

Size comparison

Magic9 Pro Max18 Pro
77 × 161.68.672 × 151.88.5
Magic9 Pro Max18 ProDifference
Height161.6 mm151.8 mm+9.8 mm
Width77 mm72 mm+5 mm
Thickness8.6 mm8.5 mm+0.1 mm
Weight233 g203 g+30 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Magic9 Pro Max better than 18 Pro?

  1. Battery capacity8,800 mAh vs 7,000 mAh+26%
  2. AnTuTu score5,524,187 vs 4,888,150+13%
  3. eSIMYes · 18 Pro: No
  4. Pixel density464 ppi vs 419 ppi+11%
  5. Optical zoom3.5× vs 3.2×+9%
  6. Screen size6.8″ vs 6.4″+6%
  7. Wireless charging power80 W vs 50 W+60%
  8. Resolution (width)1,320 px vs 1,120 px+18%
  9. Selfie camera55 MP vs 50 MP+10%
  10. Main camera aperturef/1.6 vs f/1.7+6%
  11. Bluetooth6.3 vs 6+5%

Why is 18 Pro better than Magic9 Pro Max?

  1. Peak brightness2,000 nits vs 4,000 nits2×
  2. Refresh rate120 Hz vs 160 Hz+33%
  3. Geekbench 6 (multi-core)9,929 vs 11,140+12%
  4. Max video4K vs 8K
  5. Weight233 g vs 203 g+15%
Specifications

Side by side

Honor Magic9 Pro MaxHonor Magic9 Pro Max≈ $9209.7
Xiaomi 18 ProXiaomi 18 Pro≈ $8509.6
Design
Weight233 g203 g
Thickness8.6 mm8.5 mm
Height161.6 mm151.8 mm
Width77 mm72 mm
FrameAluminiumAluminium
BackGlassPlastic
Ingress protectionIP68IP68
Water resistance (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Glass protectionNanoCrystal Shield or Giant Rhinoceros GlassXiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 3
ColoursShadow Black, Glacier Silver, Moss GreenBlack, White, Pink, Red, Blue
Display
Screen size6.8″6.4″
PanelLTPO OLEDLTPO AMOLED
OLED panelYesYes
LTPO (adaptive 1–120 Hz)YesYes
Resolution (width)1,320 px1,120 px
Resolution (height)2,868 px2,436 px
Pixel density464 ppi419 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz160 Hz
Peak brightness2,000 nits4,000 nits
Screen-to-body ratio91.1%91.8%
HDRYesYes
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SM8975 Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6
Chip makerQualcommQualcomm
Process2 nm2 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency5.01 GHz5 GHz
GPUAdreno 850Adreno
AnTuTu score5,524,1874,888,150
Geekbench 6 (multi-core)9,92911,140
Memory
RAM16 GB16 GB
Storage (max)1,024 GB1,024 GB
Storage (base)256 GB256 GB
Storage typeUFS 4.1UFS 4.1
Memory card slotNoNo
Camera
Main camera200 MP200 MP
Main camera aperturef/1.6f/1.7
Main sensor size1/1.28"1/1.28"
Rear cameras33
Optical stabilisationYesYes
Ultra-wide cameraYesYes
Telephoto cameraYesYes
Optical zoom3.5×3.2×
Max video4K8K
4K video frame rate120 fps120 fps
Selfie camera55 MP50 MP
4K selfie videoYesYes
Battery
Battery capacity8,800 mAh7,000 mAh
Battery typeSi/CSi/C
Wired charging100 W100 W
Wireless chargingYesYes
Wireless charging power80 W50 W
Reverse wireless chargingYesYes
Connectivity
5GYesYes
eSIMYesNo
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth6.36
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-C 3.2USB Type-C 3.2
USB version3.23.2
Video outputYesYes
Ultra Wideband—Yes
Infrared portYesYes
Dual-band GPSYesYes
Satellite navigationGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavICGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
Features
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo
Fingerprint sensorUnder display, ultrasonicUnder display, ultrasonic
Barometer—Yes
SensorsFingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compassFingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass, barometer
Software
OS at launchAndroid 17Android 17
PlatformAndroidAndroid
InterfaceMagicOS 11HyperOS 4
Major OS updates promised7—
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