Honor Magic9 Pro Max

Honor Magic9 Pro Max — where to start

In top models the most expensive element of the body is the lens assembly. It protrudes above the back panel, so a phone put down on its back rests on exactly that. A scratch on a lens does not disappear after polishing — you see it afterwards in photos taken against the light, as a glow around bright points of the frame.

Hence the order that works: first a case with a pronounced collar around the camera island, then separate small glasses for the lenses themselves, and only at the end a screen protector. The reverse order is the most common mistake with camera-focused phones.

Honor Magic9 Pro Max cases — the parameters that really decide

• The height of the collar around the cameras — a case with a cutout flush with the edge of the module does not protect the lenses at all. Every extra fraction of a millimetre counts.
• Grip on the sides — a large phone with a heavy module has its centre of gravity shifted upwards and slips out of the hand more easily than its weight alone would suggest.
• The magnet ring — it decides how the phone works with mounts, stands and magnetic charging.
• Access to the buttons — newer flagships add extra shortcut keys, which a thicker case can block.

Magnetic accessories require a case

Phones in this segment usually do not have a magnet ring built into the body, even though they support magnetic charging and gear. In practice this means that a car mount or a stand only starts to hold once the case supplies the magnets. If you are planning such a set, the choice of case stops being a matter of looks.

Screen protection: tempered glass, hybrid or film

Tempered glass with 9H hardness copes best with contact with sand and keys, and in the full glue version it adheres across its whole surface, so it does not lift at the edges and does not create rainbow patches. Hybrid glass is thinner and more flexible — it lies better where the edge of the screen is rounded. Hydrogel film conforms to any shape and over time heals minor scratches.

If the phone has a fingerprint reader under the screen, check in the description whether the manufacturer declares compatibility with it. Too thick a layer or air bubbles near the scanner can noticeably lengthen unlocking.

Everyday extras

A thicker rugged case can be the limit for inductive charging, and a metal plate for a car mount glued inside blocks it almost every time. If you use stands, take a look at the wireless chargers category, and for a whole day of photography away from home a power bank comes in handy.

The other variant of the series is Honor Magic9, and the whole family is gathered in Honor Magic9 Series. Accessories for the previous generation can be found in Honor Magic8 Series.

Frequently asked questions

Does a case from the Honor Magic8 Pro fit the Magic9 Pro Max?

No. Successive generations differ in body dimensions and in the layout of the camera module, so the cutouts do not line up with the lenses. Accessories are matched to a specific model.

Is it worth adding lens glasses when the case already has a collar?

It is. The collar protects against contact with a flat surface, but not against the grains of sand that get into the cutout and scratch the lenses when you wipe them.

Tempered glass or hydrogel film?

Glass gives a better finger glide and greater resistance to scratches. Film is thinner, covers rounded edges without lifting and is often more reliable with an in-display fingerprint reader.