Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy A05s
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the Samsung Galaxy A05s (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 31/100 (a 65-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 424,216).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy A05s
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A05s better?
- Overall rating 31/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the Samsung Galaxy A05s, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 65 points higher (96/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05s (100/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05s (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05s (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05s (94/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy A05s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | 424216 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 412 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 1423 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 45 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 13 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 168.0×77.8×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | — | 194 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy A05s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A05s
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy A05s
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy A05s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy A05s by 1202.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05s (100/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05s (85/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05s (100/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05s (94/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A05s?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05s by 65 points (96/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy A05s?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the Samsung Galaxy A05s — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A05s?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A05s?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the Samsung Galaxy A05s?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.