Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 75/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 3900); the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 3,034,849).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 3034849
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 2970
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 9490
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 73/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge better?
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 21 points higher (96/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and the Honor Magic9 Pro Max are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (100/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (94/100 vs 29/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | 3034849 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 2970 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 9490 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 140 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm | |
| Weight | — | 163 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1099 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge by 82.0% 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 is a bit better (100/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and the Honor Magic9 Pro Max are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (100/100 vs 73/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (94/100 vs 29/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge by 21 points (96/100 vs 75/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 73/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for gamers and power users.