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Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra

What Magic9 Pro Max does better (12) and where Poco F9 Ultra wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Honor · 2026Magic9 Pro Max
9.7Score
12 advantages≈ $920
vs
Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra
Xiaomi · 2026Poco F9 Ultra
9.7Score
5 advantages≈ $890
Higher score
9.0Display9.7
9.7Performance9.6
9.8Camera9.8
9.8Battery9.8
9.8Features9.5
Dimensions

Size comparison

Magic9 Pro MaxPoco F9 Ultra
77 × 161.68.677.9 × 163.58.7
Magic9 Pro MaxPoco F9 UltraDifference
Height161.6 mm163.5 mm−1.9 mm
Width77 mm77.9 mm−0.9 mm
Thickness8.6 mm8.7 mm−0.1 mm
Weight233 g235 g−2 g

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

Why is Magic9 Pro Max better than Poco F9 Ultra?

  1. AnTuTu score5,524,187 vs 4,165,108+33%
  2. Battery capacity8,800 mAh vs 8,050 mAh+9%
  3. Major OS updates promised7 vs 4+75%
  4. 4K video frame rate120 fps vs 60 fps2×
  5. Pixel density464 ppi vs 416 ppi+12%
  6. CPU frequency5.01 GHz vs 4.6 GHz+9%
  7. Selfie camera55 MP vs 32 MP+72%
  8. Wireless charging power80 W vs 50 W+60%
  9. Process2 nm vs 3 nm+50%
  10. Resolution (width)1,320 px vs 1,200 px+10%
  11. Main camera aperturef/1.6 vs f/1.7+6%
  12. Bluetooth6.3 vs 6+5%

Why is Poco F9 Ultra better than Magic9 Pro Max?

  1. Peak brightness2,000 nits vs 4,500 nits2.2×
  2. Refresh rate120 Hz vs 185 Hz+54%
  3. Optical zoom3.5× vs 5×+43%
  4. Geekbench 6 (multi-core)9,929 vs 10,500+6%
  5. Max video4K vs 8K
Specifications

Side by side

Design
Weight233 g235 g
Thickness8.6 mm8.7 mm
Height161.6 mm163.5 mm
Width77 mm77.9 mm
FrameAluminiumAluminium
BackGlassPlastic
Ingress protectionIP68IP68
Water resistance (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Glass protectionNanoCrystal Shield or Giant Rhinoceros GlassCorning Gorilla Glass 7i
ColoursShadow Black, Glacier Silver, Moss GreenBlack, Dark Cherry
Display
Screen size6.8″6.9″
PanelLTPO OLEDAMOLED
OLED panelYesYes
LTPO (adaptive 1–120 Hz)Yes—
Resolution (width)1,320 px1,200 px
Resolution (height)2,868 px2,608 px
Pixel density464 ppi416 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz185 Hz
Peak brightness2,000 nits4,500 nits
Measured brightness—1,283 nits
Screen-to-body ratio91.1%91.6%
HDRYesYes
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SM8975 Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Chip makerQualcommQualcomm
Process2 nm3 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency5.01 GHz4.6 GHz
GPUAdreno 850Adreno 840
AnTuTu score5,524,1874,165,108
Geekbench 6 (multi-core)9,92910,500
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"1/1.56"
Rear cameras33
Optical stabilisationYesYes
Ultra-wide cameraYesYes
Telephoto cameraYesYes
Optical zoom3.5×5×
Max video4K8K
4K video frame rate120 fps60 fps
Selfie camera55 MP32 MP
4K selfie videoYesYes
Battery
Battery capacity8,800 mAh8,050 mAh
Battery typeSi/CSi/C
Active use (test)—24.6 h
Wired charging100 W100 W
Charged in 30 min—60%
Wireless chargingYesYes
Wireless charging power80 W50 W
Reverse wireless chargingYesYes
Connectivity
5GYesYes
eSIMYesYes
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
Infrared portYesYes
Dual-band GPSYesYes
Satellite navigationGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavICGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
Features
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo
Loudspeaker loudness—-26.1 LUFS
Fingerprint sensorUnder display, ultrasonicUnder display, ultrasonic
SensorsFingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compassFingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass
Software
OS at launchAndroid 17Android 16
PlatformAndroidAndroid
InterfaceMagicOS 11HyperOS 3
Major OS updates promised74
EU label
Energy class—A
Battery charge cycles—1,000
Endurance per cycle—81 h
Repairability class—C
Drop resistance class—C
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