Huawei Honor 8X Max vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max: specs comparison

Key differences

Calculated from recorded specifications using minimum difference thresholds. These are differences, not an overall ranking. For three phones, numeric highlights compare the two extremes.

Width

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max: 9.6 mm narrower

Honor 8X Max:

86.3 mm

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max:

76.7 mm
Screen diagonal

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max: 0.45 in smaller diagonal

Honor 8X Max:

7.12 in

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max:

6.67 in
Chipset

Honor 8X Max:

Qualcomm SDM636 Snapdragon 636 (14 nm)

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max:

Qualcomm SM7125 Snapdragon 720G (8 nm)
Rear camera layout

Honor 8X Max:

Dual

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max:

Quad
Depth

Honor 8X Max: 0.7 mm thinner

Honor 8X Max:

8.1 mm

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max:

8.8 mm
Height

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max: 12.1 mm shorter

Honor 8X Max:

177.6 mm

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max:

165.5 mm

Physical size

Relative size, not calibrated actual size. Front and side outlines share one scale and a bottom baseline. Generic outlines use recorded body dimensions, excluding camera bumps.

1. Honor 8X Max

Height:

177.6 mm +12.1 mm versus Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
Width:

86.3 mm +9.6 mm versus Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
Depth:

8.1 mm
2. Redmi Note 9 Pro Max

Height:

165.5 mm
Width:

76.7 mm
Depth:

8.8 mm +0.7 mm versus Honor 8X Max

Weight

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

1. Honor 8X Max

210 g

+1 g versus Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
2. Redmi Note 9 Pro Max

209 g

Screen size

Approximate rectangular screens calculated from recorded diagonal and aspect ratio at one relative scale. Rounded corners and cutouts are not subtracted. These are not phone outlines or calibrated actual sizes.

1. Honor 8X Max

Screen diagonal:

7.12 in

Aspect ratio (height:width):

18.7:9

Approximate rectangular screen area:

127.8 cm²
2. Redmi Note 9 Pro Max

Screen diagonal:

6.67 in

Aspect ratio (height:width):

20:9

Approximate rectangular screen area:

107.4 cm²

Honor 8X Max has approximately 19% more rectangular screen area than Redmi Note 9 Pro Max.

Memory variants

Each row compares the same storage capacity. Cells show recorded RAM alternatives, not combined maxima. Not recorded does not mean unavailable in every market.

Recorded RAM for Honor 8X Max, Redmi Note 9 Pro Max, compared at the same storage capacity.
Storage	Honor 8X Max	Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
64 GB	Unknown	6 GB RAM
128 GB	Unknown	6 / 8 GB RAM Alternative RAM configurations

Honor 8X Max: Original memory entry

64/128 GB · 4 GB RAM 64 GB · 6 GB RAM

Practical features

Explicit Yes and No values are shown directly. Qualified or regional records retain their details. Unknown means the record is missing.

1. Honor 8X Max

NFC:: Unknown
Headphone jack:: Yes
Memory card support:: See details microSD · up to 256 GB

2. Redmi Note 9 Pro Max

NFC:: Unknown
Headphone jack:: Yes
Memory card support:: See details microSDXC (dedicated slot)

Battery capacity

Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.

Recorded battery capacity

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

1. Honor 8X Max

5000 mAh
2. Redmi Note 9 Pro Max

5020 mAh

+20 mAh versus Honor 8X Max

Specifications

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1. Honor 8X Max2. Redmi Note 9 Pro Max

Everyday essentials

Everyday essentials — specifications for Honor 8X Max, Redmi Note 9 Pro Max.
Specification	Honor 8X Max	Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
Dimensions (HxWxD)	177.6 Х 86.3 Х 8.1 mm	165.5 Х 76.7 Х 8.8 mm
Weight	210 g	209 g
Technology	IPS LCD	IPS LCD
Screen size	7.12" inch	6.67" inch
Screen resolution	1080 x 2244 px	1080 x 2400 px
Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.	64/128 GB 4 GB RAM 64 GB 6 GB RAM	64GB 6GB RAM 128GB 6GB RAM 128GB 8GB RAM
Memory card support	microSD up to 256 GB	microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.	5000 mAh Non-removable Li-Po	5020 mAh Non-removable Li-Po
Operating system OS	Android 8.1 (Oreo); EMUI 8.2	Android 10.0; MIUI 11
Chipset	Qualcomm SDM636 Snapdragon 636 (14 nm)	Qualcomm SM7125 Snapdragon 720G (8 nm)
Headphone jack	Yes	Yes

Display

Display — specifications for Honor 8X Max, Redmi Note 9 Pro Max.
Specification	Honor 8X Max	Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
Touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen
Display colors	16M	16M
Screen area	127.8 cm2	107.4 cm2
Screen format	18.7:9 (height:width)	20:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio	83.4%	84.6%
PPI /points per inch/	350 PPI	395 PPI
Screen protection	Unknown	Corning Gorilla Glass 5

Camera and Video

Camera and Video — specifications for Honor 8X Max, Redmi Note 9 Pro Max.
Specification	Honor 8X Max	Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
Rear camera, main	16 MP Dual	64 MP Quad
Camera specs	16 MP f/2.0 PDAF -2 MP f/2.4 depth sensor	64 MP f/1.9 (wide) 1/1.72" 0.8µm PDAF -8 MP f/2.2 13mm (ultrawide) 1/4.0" 1.12µm -5 MP f/2.4 (macro) 1.12µm -2 MP (depth)
Functions	HDR	HDR panorama
Video	720p@30fps	1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie	8 MP Single	32 MP Single
Specifications	8 MP f/2.0	32 MP (wide) 1/2.8'' 0.8µm

Performance

Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.

Performance — specifications for Honor 8X Max, Redmi Note 9 Pro Max.
Specification	Honor 8X Max	Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
Processor CPU	Octa-core 1.8 GHz Kryo 260	Octa-core (2x2.3 GHz Kryo 465 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 465 Silver)
Graphics processor GPU	Adreno 509	Adreno 618
Antutu 7 score *	115736	Unknown
Antutu 8 score *	Unknown	278625

General specs

General specs — specifications for Honor 8X Max, Redmi Note 9 Pro Max.
Specification	Honor 8X Max	Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
Release date	2018 September	2020 March 12
Colors	Black Blue Red	Aurora Blue Glacier white Interstellar Black
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.	250 EUR	180 EUR
Body build	Unknown	Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5) glass back (Gorilla Glass 5) plastic frame

Communication and Connectivity

Communication and Connectivity — specifications for Honor 8X Max, Redmi Note 9 Pro Max.
Specification	Honor 8X Max	Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
SIM card	Dual SIM (Nano-SIM dual stand-by)	Dual SIM (Nano-SIM dual stand-by)
Network	Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 CDMA 800 & TD-SCDMA -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 -4G - LTE band 1(2100) 3(1800) 5(850) 8(900) 38(2600) 39(1900) 40(2300) 41(2500)	Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 -4G - LTE band 1(2100) 3(1800) 5(850) 8(900) 40(2300) 41(2500)
Speed	HSPA LTE-A	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps LTE-A
GPRS	Yes	Yes
Edge	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi Direct hotspot	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac dual-band Wi-Fi Direct hotspot
GPS	Yes with A-GPS GLONASS BDS	Yes with A-GPS GLONASS GALILEO BDS NavIC
USB	microUSB 2.0 USB On-The-Go	2.0 Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
Bluetooth	4.2 A2DP LE	5.0 A2DP LE

Music and Audio

Music and Audio — specifications for Honor 8X Max, Redmi Note 9 Pro Max.
Specification	Honor 8X Max	Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
Radio	FM radio	FM radio recording
Others	Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic -Dolby Atmos sound	450 nits typ. brightness (advertised)

Other features

Other features — specifications for Honor 8X Max, Redmi Note 9 Pro Max.
Specification	Honor 8X Max	Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
Dop	Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted) accelerometer gyro proximity compass - Fast battery charging 9V/2A 18W - Also known as Huawei Enjoy Max	Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted) accelerometer gyro proximity compass Infrared port - Fast charging 33W 50% in 30 min (advertised) - Splash-proof

Huawei Honor 8X Max vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max