Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. 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 4800); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 3,950,082).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 3950082
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 11047
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 98/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide better?
- Overall rating 74/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 22 points higher (96/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide are nearly equal (100/100 vs 98/100). 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 Fold Wide (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (94/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 1828x2448 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 17 / One UI 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | — | 161.4×123.9×4.5 mm | |
| Weight | — | 201 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1828x2448
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide by 39.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide are nearly equal (100/100 vs 98/100).
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 Fold Wide (100/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (94/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide by 22 points (96/100 vs 74/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 50/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
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 Fold Wide is a better fit for gamers and power users.