Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 70/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 4900); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 3,161,126).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy S26+
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 3161126
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 2900
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 9200
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 4900 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26+ better?
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 26 points higher (96/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 54/100). 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 S26+ and the Honor Magic9 Pro Max are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (94/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | 3161126 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 2900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 9200 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | — | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 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 S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S26+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy S26+ by 74.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
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 S26+ and the Honor Magic9 Pro Max are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (100/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (94/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ by 26 points (96/100 vs 70/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
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 S26+?
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 S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.