Category Breakdown
Camera
≈ Tie
Main sensor resolution
≈ TieBattery
≈ Tie
Battery capacity
≈ TieCharging
17 Max
Wired charging speed (100W)
WinsPerformance
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AnTuTu benchmark
—Display
17 Max
Screen size (6.9")
WinsWeight
Magic9
Total weight (209g)
WinsValue
Magic9
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (7.9/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | Magic9 | 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.37" | 6.9" | |
| 1,236 × 2,664 | 1,200 × 2,608 | |
| OLED | LTPO AMOLED | |
| 120Hz | 120Hz | |
| 10,000 nits | 3,500 nits | |
Camera | ||
| 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Triple | Triple | |
| 3.5x | 3x | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, compass, gyro, proximity | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, barometer, compass, gyro, proximity | |
Performance | ||
| Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| 16 GB | 16 GB | |
| 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 8,000 mAh | 8,000 mAh | |
| 80W | 100W | |
| 50W | 50W | |
Build | ||
| 209g | 219g | |
| 8.5mm | 8.2mm | |
| Glass front aluminum frame glass back | Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame | |
| IP68 | Not specified | |
| Flagship | Flagship | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
Honor Magic9
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Honor Magic9
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Xiaomi 17 Max
Highest resolution main camera.