Head to head

Honor X80 Pro Max vs Honor X9e Pro

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 15 Jun 2026.

The short answer

The Honor X80 Pro Max is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 85 against 75 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and value for money. The Honor X9e Pro still wins on camera and memory & storage, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Honor X9e Pro is the cheaper of the two at PKR 124,999 against PKR 129,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Honor X80 Pro Max takes it by 10 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Honor X80 Pro Max leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Honor X9e Pro leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Honor X80 Pro Max leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Honor X9e Pro leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Honor X80 Pro Max leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Honor X9e Pro costs PKR 5,000 less.
  • Honor X80 Pro Max charges 10W faster.
  • Honor X9e Pro offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • Honor X9e Pro has a 58 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Honor X80 Pro Max if…

you care most about performance, battery & charging and value for money.

Buy the Honor X9e Pro if…

you care most about camera and memory & storage.

Full specification comparison

Specification Honor X80 Pro Max Honor X9e Pro
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 129,999 PKR 124,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date June 22, 2026 (china) September 2026
Dimensions Not listed 162.2 x 77.0 x 8.1 mm
Weight Not listed 203 g
Water resistance IP68 + IP69 rating (rumored) IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K
Display
Screen size 6.78–6.79-inch 6.8 inches Better
Resolution 1.5K resolution (2788 × 1280 pixels) 1.5K (2788 × 1280 pixels)
Panel type AMOLED/OLED display 120Hz refresh rate HDR support OLED 120Hz, 10-bit, 10,000 nits peak brightness, 3840Hz PWM dimming, DCI-P3, HDR
Protection Not listed Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 (4nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 (4nm)
CPU Octa-core Octa-core
GPU Adreno GPU Adreno 812
Operating system Android 16 (MagicOS 10 custom interface) Android 16 MagicOS 10
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB (Up to 16GB virtual RAM through HONOR RAM Turbo) Better
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
Card slot No microSD support No
Camera
Main camera 50MP primary camera PDAF autofocus OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) LED Flash, HDR, Panorama 108 MP, f/1.75, OIS, PDAF + 5 MP, f/2.2, ultrawide, LED Flash Better
Selfie camera Selfie camera present (exact megapixels not confirmed) 16 MP, f/2.45, wide, 1080p
Video recording 4K video recording 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS, OIS
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Massive 11,000mAh Silicon-Carbon battery Silicon-carbon battery (Li-Po), non-removable. 11,000 mAh
Wired charging 90W fast wired charging Reverse wired charging support expected Better 80W wired fast charging, 27W wired reverse charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM support Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby (5G + 5G).
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 6 Dual-band Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi 6E, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.4 A2DP, LE 6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LDAC, LHDC 5.0, LC3, LE Audio
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors In-display fingerprint scanner Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Proximity sensor Fingerprint (under-display, optical), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, ambient light sensor, compass.
USB USB Type-C with OTG support USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.

Questions people ask

Which is better, Honor X80 Pro Max or Honor X9e Pro?

Honor X80 Pro Max comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 10 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging and value for money. Honor X9e Pro can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price.

What is the price of Honor X80 Pro Max and Honor X9e Pro in Pakistan?

Honor X80 Pro Max is listed at PKR 129,999 and Honor X9e Pro at PKR 124,999. That makes Honor X9e Pro cheaper by PKR 5,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Honor X80 Pro Max or Honor X9e Pro?

Honor X9e Pro scores higher in our camera assessment. Honor X80 Pro Max uses a 50 MP main sensor against 108 MP on Honor X9e Pro, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Honor X80 Pro Max or Honor X9e Pro?

Honor X80 Pro Max leads on battery. Honor X80 Pro Max carries a 11000 mAh cell and Honor X9e Pro a 11000 mAh cell, with 90W and 80W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Honor X80 Pro Max or Honor X9e Pro?

Honor X80 Pro Max is the stronger gaming phone here. Honor X80 Pro Max runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 (4nm) while Honor X9e Pro runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 (4nm).

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.