Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 84/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 5000); the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 3,463,142).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 3463142
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 3601
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 10686
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 60W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 25W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 96/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 86/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 61/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Better display (88/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 12 points higher (96/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 86/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (100/100 vs 96/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Honor Magic9 Pro Max are nearly equal (88/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 86/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (94/100 vs 61/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | 3463142 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | — | 214 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" 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 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra by 59.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (100/100 vs 96/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Honor Magic9 Pro Max are nearly equal (88/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 86/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (94/100 vs 61/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 86/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
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 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.