Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (2026) runs on the Exynos 2600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 66/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 3,113,347).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 3113347
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 3235
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 10904
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 4300 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 93/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 better?
- Overall rating 66/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 30 points higher (96/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 93/100). 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 Z Flip8 (100/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (94/100 vs 37/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | 3113347 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 3235 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 10904 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.9" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 10 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 | IP48 | |
| Weight | — | 180 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1099 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
- 6.9" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 by 77.4% 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 93/100).
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 Z Flip8 (100/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (94/100 vs 37/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 by 30 points (96/100 vs 66/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 93/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
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 Z Flip8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.