Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy M34 5G
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the Samsung Galaxy M34 5G (2023) runs on the Exynos 1280. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 49/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 615,425).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy M34 5G
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 615425
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 956
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 2082
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy M34 5G better?
- Overall rating 49/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the Samsung Galaxy M34 5G, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 47 points higher (96/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 47/100). 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 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M34 5G (100/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M34 5G (100/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M34 5G (94/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy M34 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | Exynos 1280 | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | 615425 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 956 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 2082 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.5" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, One UI 6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 161.7×77.2×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | — | 208 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy M34 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M34 5G
- 6.5" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy M34 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy M34 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy M34 5G by 797.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M34 5G (100/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M34 5G (100/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M34 5G (94/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy M34 5G?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M34 5G by 47 points (96/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy M34 5G?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the Samsung Galaxy M34 5G — 49/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy M34 5G?
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 M34 5G?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the Samsung Galaxy M34 5G?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.