Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy A36
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the Samsung Galaxy A36 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 52/100 (a 44-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 840,353).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy A36
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 840353
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 1013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 3000
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A36 better?
- Overall rating 52/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the Samsung Galaxy A36, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 44 points higher (96/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (100/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (94/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy A36 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | 840353 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 1013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 3000 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.9×78.2×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | — | 195 g | |
| Launch price | — | $330 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy A36
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A36
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy A36
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy A36, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy A36 by 557.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic9 Pro Max
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (100/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (100/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (94/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A36?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 by 44 points (96/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy A36?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the Samsung Galaxy A36 — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A36?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A36?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the Samsung Galaxy A36?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.