Honor Magic8 vs Samsung Galaxy S9+
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S9+ (2018) runs on the Samsung Exynos 9810; launch prices were $625 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 36/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 594,285); the Samsung Galaxy S9+ is noticeably lighter (189g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Samsung Galaxy S9+
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 594285
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 744
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1863
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 10W
- Cheaper at launch: $625 vs $840
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 19/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S9+ better?
- Lighter: 189g vs 205g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Samsung Galaxy S9+, the Honor Magic8 scores 52 points higher (88/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 19/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Samsung Galaxy S9+ — 0/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9+ (98/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9+ (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9+ (87/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9+ (85/100 vs 19/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S9+ and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Samsung Galaxy S9+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 9810 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 594285 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 744 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1863 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.2" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 2960x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 3500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 15W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 8.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 158.1×73.8×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy S9+
- Main: 12MP f/1.5
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S9+
- 6.2" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2960x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy S9+
- 3500 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 10W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Samsung Galaxy S9+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Samsung Galaxy S9+ by 579.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $215. Honor Magic8 was $215 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9+ (98/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9+ (85/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9+ (87/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9+ (85/100 vs 19/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S9+ and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Samsung Galaxy S9+?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9+ by 52 points (88/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Samsung Galaxy S9+?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Samsung Galaxy S9+ — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Samsung Galaxy S9+?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Samsung Galaxy S9+?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Samsung Galaxy S9+?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.