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 74/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 2,827,538).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy S26
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 2827538
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 2880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 9100
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 89/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 77/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Overall rating 74/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 22 points higher (96/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 77/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 89/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (100/100 vs 77/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (94/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | 2827538 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 146 | |
| 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 | 128GB / 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 | — | 162 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
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
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- 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 95.4% 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 is a bit better (100/100 vs 89/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (100/100 vs 77/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (94/100 vs 31/100).
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 22 points (96/100 vs 74/100).
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 — 74/100.
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 77/100).
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 89/100).
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.