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Honor Magic9 Super vs Xiaomi 17 Max

What Magic9 Super does better (7) and where 17 Max wins (7) — every spec side by side.

Honor Magic9 Super
Honor · 2026Magic9 Super
9.7Score
7 advantages≈ $640
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Xiaomi 17 Max
Xiaomi · 202617 Max
9.6Score
7 advantages≈ $660
9.3Display9.1
9.7Performance9.7
9.6Camera9.6
9.7Battery9.7
9.3Features9.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

Magic9 Super17 Max
76.7 × 161.88.177.6 × 162.98.2
Magic9 Super17 MaxDifference
Height161.8 mm162.9 mm−1.1 mm
Width76.7 mm77.6 mm−0.9 mm
Thickness8.1 mm8.2 mm−0.1 mm
Weight227 g219 g+8 g

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

Why is Magic9 Super better than 17 Max?

  1. Battery capacity11,000 mAh vs 8,000 mAh+38%
  2. AnTuTu score4,290,399 vs 3,654,776+17%
  3. 4K video frame rate120 fps vs 60 fps2×
  4. Pixel density450 ppi vs 420 ppi+7%
  5. Selfie camera50 MP vs 32 MP+56%
  6. Bluetooth6 vs 5.4+11%
  7. Resolution (width)1,280 px vs 1,200 px+7%

Why is 17 Max better than Magic9 Super?

  1. Peak brightness2,000 nits vs 3,500 nits+75%
  2. Wired charging80 W vs 100 W+25%
  3. Geekbench 6 (multi-core)11,215 vs 11,674+4%
  4. Max video4K vs 8K
  5. Weight227 g vs 219 g+4%
  6. USB version2 vs 3.2+60%
  7. Main camera aperturef/1.9 vs f/1.7+12%
Specifications

Side by side

Honor Magic9 SuperHonor Magic9 Super≈ $6409.7
Xiaomi 17 MaxXiaomi 17 Max≈ $6609.6
Design
Weight227 g219 g
Thickness8.1 mm8.2 mm
Height161.8 mm162.9 mm
Width76.7 mm77.6 mm
FrameAluminiumAluminium
Back—Glass
Ingress protectionIP68IP68
Water resistance (IPx)IPx8IPx8
ColoursBlack, White, Green, YellowBlack, Blue, White
Display
Screen size6.8″6.9″
PanelOLEDLTPO AMOLED
OLED panelYesYes
LTPO (adaptive 1–120 Hz)—Yes
Resolution (width)1,280 px1,200 px
Resolution (height)2,788 px2,608 px
Pixel density450 ppi420 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness2,000 nits3,500 nits
Measured brightness—1,055 nits
Screen-to-body ratio91.4%90.5%
HDRYesYes
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Chip makerQualcommQualcomm
Process3 nm3 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency4.6 GHz4.6 GHz
GPUAdreno 840Adreno 840
AnTuTu score4,290,3993,654,776
Geekbench 6 (multi-core)11,21511,674
Memory
RAM16 GB16 GB
Storage (max)512 GB512 GB
Storage (base)256 GB256 GB
Storage typeUFS 4.0UFS 4.1
Memory card slotNoNo
Camera
Main camera200 MP200 MP
Main camera aperturef/1.9f/1.7
Main sensor size1/1.55"1/1.4"
Rear cameras33
Optical stabilisationYesYes
Ultra-wide cameraYesYes
Telephoto cameraYesYes
Optical zoom3×3×
Max video4K8K
4K video frame rate120 fps60 fps
Selfie camera50 MP32 MP
4K selfie videoYesYes
Battery
Battery capacity11,000 mAh8,000 mAh
Battery typeSi/CSi/C
Wired charging80 W100 W
Wireless chargingYesYes
Wireless charging power50 W50 W
Reverse wireless chargingYesYes
Connectivity
5GYesYes
eSIMNoNo
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth65.4
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 3.2
USB version23.2
Video output—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 displayUnder display, ultrasonic
Barometer—Yes
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compassFingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass, barometer
Software
OS at launchAndroid 17Android 16
PlatformAndroidAndroid
InterfaceMagicOS 11HyperOS 3
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