Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy A03
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) and the Samsung Galaxy A03 (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 43/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 48 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A03 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy A03
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (100/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A03 better?
- Overall rating 43/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the Samsung Galaxy A03, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 53 points higher (96/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (85/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (100/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (94/100 vs 66/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy A03 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.5" PLS TFT | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 11 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.2×75.9×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | — | 196 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy A03
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A03
- 6.5" PLS TFT
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy A03
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (85/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (100/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (94/100 vs 66/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A03?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 by 53 points (96/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy A03?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the Samsung Galaxy A03 — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A03?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the Samsung Galaxy A03?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.