Side-by-side technical data
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max 5G vs Honor Magic9 Pro Max 5G
Comparison between Xiaomi 18 Pro Max 5G and Honor Magic9 Pro Max 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Xiaomi and Honor.
The verdict
Your pick: Xiaomi 18 Pro Max 5G, ahead on Camera.
| Category | 18 Pro Max 5G | Magic9 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.5 | 8.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 9.5 | 9.5 |
| Camera | 8.8 | 8.5 |
| Connectivity | 8.8 | 9.0 |
| Battery & charging | 9.7 | 9.9 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max 5G, if you care about…
- Body Materials
- Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Ceramics, Titanium
- against Glass, Aluminium Alloy
- Waterproof Depth
- 6 m
- against 1.5 m
- Battery Type
- Si-Carbon Li-Ion
- against Li-Polymer
- Display colors
- 68B colors
- against 1B colors
Honor Magic9 Pro Max 5G, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 8,800 mAh
- against 8,500 mAh
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 6.3
- against Bluetooth 6.0
- Peak Display Brightness
- 10,000 nits
- against 4,000 nits
- Display Pixel Density
- 464 ppi
- against 418 ppi
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 18 Pro Max 5G | Magic9 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 |
| Processor Process Size | 2 nm | 2 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno | Qualcomm Adreno 850 |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 4.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 5.01 GHz | 5.01 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 1,000 GB | 1 TB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 4,451,738 | 5,522,833 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 4,327 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 12,873 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core; 2 × 5 GHz Prime cores and 6 × 4 GHz Performance cores | Octa-core: 2 × 5.01 GHz Prime, 3 × 4.03 GHz Performance, and 3 × 3.74 GHz Performance |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
Design
| Specification | 18 Pro Max 5G | Magic9 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Pink, Red, Blue, Grey | Black, Silver, Grey, Green |
| Body Thickness | 8.39 mm Best value | 8.6 mm |
| Body Width | 77.6 mm | 77 mm |
| Body Height | 163.4 mm | 161.6 mm |
| Weight | 240 g | 233 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 91.6 % Best value | 91.1 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Ceramics, Titanium Best value | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68, IP69 | IP68, IP69K |
| Waterproof Depth | 6 m Best value | 1.5 m |
| Unfolded thickness | 8.4 mm | — |
Battery
| Specification | 18 Pro Max 5G | Magic9 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 8,500 mAh | 8,800 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Si-Carbon Li-Ion Best value | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 100 W | 100 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, USB Power Delivery | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable |
| Wireless charging power | 50 W | 80 W Best value |
Display
| Specification | 18 Pro Max 5G | Magic9 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | LTPO AMOLED | LTPO OLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 4,000 nits | 10,000 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.9″ Best value | 6.8″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,208 px | 1,320 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,624 px | 2,868 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 418 ppi | 464 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 300 Hz | — |
| Display Features | Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 3, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid, HDR10+, Hole-Punch Notch, Variable Refresh Rate, LTPO, 2160Hz PWM, TÜV Rheinland Flicker-Free Certified, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, Always-On Display, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, DCI-P3, DC Dimming, 12-Bit Panel, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Secondary Display, Touchscreen | Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid, NanoCrystal Shield, Giant Rhinoceros Glass, Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, TÜV Rheinland Flicker-Free Certified, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, 4320Hz PWM, Always-On Display, DCI-P3, DC Dimming, 12-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, LTPO, Anti-reflective coating, Touchscreen |
| Cover display diagonal | 2.9″ | — |
| Cover display refresh rate | 120 Hz | — |
| Cover display peak brightness | 4,000 nits | — |
| Display colors | 68B colors Best value | 1B colors |
Sensors
| Specification | 18 Pro Max 5G | Magic9 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | 18 Pro Max 5G | Magic9 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer, Cooling System, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, RGB Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Cooling System, Light Sensor, RGB Sensor |
Software
| Specification | 18 Pro Max 5G | Magic9 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 17 | Android 17 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 17 | 17 |
| OS Update Support | 5 years | — |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | 18 Pro Max 5G | Magic9 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Best value |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B14, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B43, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n13, 5G NR n14, 5G NR n18, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n29, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n70, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79, 5G NR n80, 5G NR n81, 5G NR n83, 5G NR n83A, 5G NR n83B, 5G NR n84, 5G NR n89 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B14, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B43, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n13, 5G NR n14, 5G NR n18, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n29, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n70, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n80, 5G NR n81, 5G NR n83A, 5G NR n83B, 5G NR n84, 5G NR n89 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6E/7 | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6/7/8, Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO Best value |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 6.0 | Bluetooth 6.3 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, Auracast, ASHA Best value |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC |
| Connectivity Features | UWB, Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, USB 3.2, USB 3.2 Gen 2, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host, USB Host 3.2, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, DLNA, VoLTE, VoNR, DisplayPort output, USB Charging | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, DisplayPort output, Computer Sync, DLNA, eSIM, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoNR, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.2 |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 Gen 2 Best value | USB 3.2 Gen 1 |
Audio
| Specification | 18 Pro Max 5G | Magic9 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Wireless Audio, Snapdragon Sound, 24-bit/192kHz Audio, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LHDC 5 | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LHDC 5, Auracast, ASHA, A2DP, LE, Cinematic-Grade Gun Microphone |
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