Honor Magic9 Super vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
Verdict
The Honor Magic9 Super scores higher in 1 of 6 sections (design & durability), while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads in connectivity & features, camera and display; they are even on performance and battery.
The biggest difference is connectivity & features: 66 vs 82 points.
Choose the Honor Magic9 Super for design & durability; choose the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max for connectivity & features and camera.
- Magic9 Super leads in 4 fields
- Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads in 8 fields
- 26 ties
38 scored fields compared
Score by section
| Section scores | Magic9 Super | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | ||
| Performance | 100 | 100 |
| Camera | 89 | 94 |
| Battery | 99 | 100 |
| Display | 91 | 95 |
| Design & durability | 87 | 81 |
| Connectivity & features | 66 | 82 |
Full specifications
Performance
- Chipset performance index
- Magic9 Super: 100/100
- Xiaomi 18 Pro Max: 100/100
- Chipset
- Magic9 Super: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
- Xiaomi 18 Pro Max: Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
- RAM (max)
- Magic9 Super: 16 GB
- Xiaomi 18 Pro Max: 16 GB
- Storage (max)
- Magic9 Super: 512 GB
- Xiaomi 18 Pro Max: 1 TB
- Process node
- Magic9 Super: 3 nm
- Xiaomi 18 Pro Max: 2 nm
Camera
- Main camera resolution
- Magic9 Super: 200 MP
- Xiaomi 18 Pro Max: 200 MP
- Main sensor size
- Magic9 Super: 1/1.55″
- Xiaomi 18 Pro Max: 1/1.28″(Better)
- Optical stabilization (OIS)
- Magic9 Super: Yes
- Xiaomi 18 Pro Max: Yes
- Ultra-wide camera
- Magic9 Super: Yes
- Xiaomi 18 Pro Max: Yes
- Telephoto camera
- Magic9 Super: Yes
- Xiaomi 18 Pro Max: Yes
- Periscope lens
- Magic9 Super: No
- Xiaomi 18 Pro Max: Yes
- Optical zoom
- Magic9 Super: 3×
- Xiaomi 18 Pro Max: 3.2×(Better)
- Video recording
- Magic9 Super: 4K 120 fps
- Xiaomi 18 Pro Max: 8K
- Front camera
- Magic9 Super: 50 MP
- Xiaomi 18 Pro Max: 50 MP
- Front camera 4K video
- Magic9 Super: Yes
- Xiaomi 18 Pro Max: Yes
Battery
- Battery capacity
- Magic9 Super: 11000 mAh
- Xiaomi 18 Pro Max: 8500 mAh
- Wired charging
- Magic9 Super: 80 W
- Xiaomi 18 Pro Max: 100 W(Better)
- Wireless charging
- Magic9 Super: 50 W
- Xiaomi 18 Pro Max: 50 W
- Reverse charging
- Magic9 Super: Yes
- Xiaomi 18 Pro Max: Yes
- Reverse charging type
- Magic9 Super: Wired & wireless
- Xiaomi 18 Pro Max: Wireless
Display
- Screen size
- Magic9 Super: 6.81″
- Xiaomi 18 Pro Max: 6.9″
- Panel type
- Magic9 Super: OLED
- Xiaomi 18 Pro Max: LTPO OLED(Better)
- Refresh rate
- Magic9 Super: 120 Hz
- Xiaomi 18 Pro Max: 120 Hz
- Pixel density
- Magic9 Super: 450 ppi(Better)
- Xiaomi 18 Pro Max: 418 ppi
- Peak brightness
- Magic9 Super: 10000 nits
- Xiaomi 18 Pro Max: 4000 nits
- Resolution
- Magic9 Super: 1280x2788
- Xiaomi 18 Pro Max: 1208x2624
- Screen protection
- Magic9 Super: Unknown
- Xiaomi 18 Pro Max: Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 3
Design & durability
- Weight
- Magic9 Super: 227 g(Better)
- Xiaomi 18 Pro Max: 235 g
- Thickness
- Magic9 Super: 8.1 mm(Better)
- Xiaomi 18 Pro Max: 8.4 mm
- Dust & water resistance
- Magic9 Super: IP68 + IP69(Better)
- Xiaomi 18 Pro Max: IP68
- Frame material
- Magic9 Super: Aluminum
- Xiaomi 18 Pro Max: Aluminum
Connectivity & features
- 5G
- Magic9 Super: Yes
- Xiaomi 18 Pro Max: Yes
- Wi-Fi
- Magic9 Super: Wi-Fi 7
- Xiaomi 18 Pro Max: Wi-Fi 7
- Bluetooth
- Magic9 Super: 6.0
- Xiaomi 18 Pro Max: 6.0
- USB speed
- Magic9 Super: USB 2.0
- Xiaomi 18 Pro Max: USB 3.x(Better)
- USB port
- Magic9 Super: USB-C 2.0
- Xiaomi 18 Pro Max: USB-C 3.2
- DisplayPort output
- Magic9 Super: No
- Xiaomi 18 Pro Max: No
- NFC
- Magic9 Super: Yes
- Xiaomi 18 Pro Max: Yes
- eSIM
- Magic9 Super: No
- Xiaomi 18 Pro Max: Yes(Better)
- Ultra-wideband (UWB)
- Magic9 Super: No
- Xiaomi 18 Pro Max: Yes(Better)
- Satellite connectivity
- Magic9 Super: No
- Xiaomi 18 Pro Max: No
- Stereo speakers
- Magic9 Super: Yes
- Xiaomi 18 Pro Max: Yes
- 3.5 mm headphone jack
- Magic9 Super: No
- Xiaomi 18 Pro Max: No
- Fingerprint reader
- Magic9 Super: Under display (optical)
- Xiaomi 18 Pro Max: Under display (ultrasonic)(Better)
- 3D face unlock
- Magic9 Super: No
- Xiaomi 18 Pro Max: No
- Infrared blaster
- Magic9 Super: Yes
- Xiaomi 18 Pro Max: Yes
- FM radio
- Magic9 Super: No
- Xiaomi 18 Pro Max: No
- microSD slot
- Magic9 Super: No
- Xiaomi 18 Pro Max: No
- Card slot
- Magic9 Super: No
- Xiaomi 18 Pro Max: No
General
- Operating system
- Magic9 Super: Android 17
- Xiaomi 18 Pro Max: Android 17
- Launch price
- Magic9 Super: About 590 EUR
- Xiaomi 18 Pro Max: About 920 EUR
- Year
- Magic9 Super: 2026
- Xiaomi 18 Pro Max: 2026
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| — | Magic9 Super | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Network | ||
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | LTE | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 48, 66, 71 |
| 5G bands | SA/NSA | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 83, 84, 89 SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Launch | ||
| Announced | 2026, September 28 | 2026, September 23 |
| Status | Available. Released 2026, October 08 | Available. Released 2026, September 23 |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 161.8 x 76.7 x 8.1 mm (6.37 x 3.02 x 0.32 in) | 163.4 x 77.6 x 8.4 mm (6.43 x 3.06 x 0.33 in) |
| Weight | 227 g (8.01 oz) | 235 g or 240 g (8.29 oz) |
| Build | Glass front, aluminum frame | Glass front (Dragon Crystal Glass 3), aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM IP68/IP69K dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) Built-in cooling fan | · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) - International · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM - China IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 6m for 30 min) |
| Display | ||
| Type | OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 3840Hz PWM, HDR, 2000 nits (HBM), 10000 nits (peak)* | LTPO AMOLED, 68B colors, 2160Hz PWM, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid, HDR10+, BT.2020, 4000 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.81 inches, 113.5 cm2 (~91.4% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.9 inches, 116.2 cm2 (~91.6% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1280 x 2788 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~450 ppi density) HDR image support * Measured at an isolated spot during video playback only | 1208 x 2624 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~418 ppi density) |
| Protection | – | Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 3 Secondary display (on the back): LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid, HDR10+, BT.2020, 4000 nits (peak) 2.9 inches, 596 x 976 pixels |
| Platform | ||
| OS | Android 17, MagicOS 11 | Android 17, HyperOS 4 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) | Qualcomm SM8975 Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 (2 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M) | Octa-core (2x5.01 GHz Prime + 3x4.03 GHz Performance + 3x3.74 GHz Performance) |
| GPU | Adreno 840 | Adreno 850 |
| Memory | ||
| Card slot | No | No |
| Internal | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM UFS 4.1 |
| Main Camera | ||
| Triple | 200 MP, f/1.9, (wide), 1/1.55", PDAF, OIS 50 MP, f/2.4, 68mm (telephoto), 1/2.93", PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), PDAF | 200 MP, f/1.7, 23mm (wide), 1/1.28", 0.61µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 200 MP, f/2.4, 75mm (periscope telephoto), 1/1.56", PDAF (12cm - ∞), OIS, 3.2x optical zoom 50 MP, f/2.4, 17mm, 102˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.88", 0.61µm, PDAF |
| Features | Color spectrum sensor, LED flash, HDR, panorama | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, Leica lens, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS, OIS, HDR | 8K@30fps (HDR), 4K@30/60/120fps (HDR10+, 10-bit Dolby Vision HDR, 10-bit LOG), 1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps, 720p@1920fps, gyro-EIS |
| Selfie camera | ||
| Single | 50 MP, f/2.0, 21mm (wide), 1/2.88" | 50 MP, f/2.2, 21mm (wide), 1/2.88", 0.61µm, PDAF |
| Features | HDR | HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, HDR10+, gyro-EIS |
| Sound | ||
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers (3 speakers, with Dolby Atmos) |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res & Hi-Res wireless audio Snapdragon sound |
| Comms | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LHDC 5, Auracast, ASHA | 6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LHDC 5 |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a+B2b), GALILEO (E1+E5a+E5b), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L1+L5), GLONASS | GPS (L1+L5), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5), GLONASS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Infrared port | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 3.2, Display Port, OTG |
| Features | ||
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass, barometer Ultra Wideband (UWB) support |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Si/C Li-Po 11000 mAh | Si/C Li-Ion 8500 mAh |
| Charging | 80W wired 50W wireless 27W reverse wired Reverse wireless | 100W wired, PD3.0, QC3+, 100W PPS 50W wireless 27W reverse wireless |
| Misc | ||
| Colors | Black, White, Green, Yellow | Black, White, Pink, Red, Blue, Violet Red |
| Models | MLM-AN00 | 2611FPNFAG |
| Price | About 590 EUR | About 920 EUR |