Honor Magic9 Super vs Samsung Galaxy A03
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Super (2026) and the Samsung Galaxy A03 (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Super leads — 87/100 vs 43/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Super has the bigger battery (11000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 48 MP; the Honor Magic9 Super has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A03 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A03 is noticeably lighter (196g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Super
Samsung Galaxy A03
What makes Honor Magic9 Super better?
- Bigger battery: 11000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (78/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A03 better?
- Lighter: 196g vs 227g
- Better portability (50/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Super vs the Samsung Galaxy A03, the Honor Magic9 Super scores 44 points higher (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (78/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (91/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (84/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (78/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (91/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03 is a bit better (50/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Super | Samsung Galaxy A03 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 4290399 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.5" PLS TFT | |
| Resolution | 1280x2788 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 11000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×76.7×8.1 mm | 164.2×75.9×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy A03
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2788
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A03
- 6.5" PLS TFT
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Super
- 11000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy A03
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (84/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (78/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (91/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03 is a bit better (50/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Samsung Galaxy A03?
The Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 by 44 points (87/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Super and the Samsung Galaxy A03?
The Honor Magic9 Super has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Samsung Galaxy A03 — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Samsung Galaxy A03?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on camera score (78/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Super over the Samsung Galaxy A03?
The Honor Magic9 Super is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.