Honor Magic9 Super vs Samsung Galaxy A04
The Honor Magic9 Super (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A04 (2022) runs on the Unisoc. 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 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 Super has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A04 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A04 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Super
Samsung Galaxy A04
What makes Honor Magic9 Super better?
- Bigger battery: 11000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A04 better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 227g
- Better portability (52/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Super vs the Samsung Galaxy A04, 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 30/100). 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 A04 (84/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (91/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 is a bit better (52/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Super | Samsung Galaxy A04 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | 4290399 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.5" PLS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1280x2788 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 11000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 12, One UI Core 4.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×76.7×8.1 mm | 164.4×76.3×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy A04
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2788
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A04
- 6.5" PLS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Super
- 11000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy A04
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (84/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (91/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 is a bit better (52/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Samsung Galaxy A04?
The Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 by 44 points (87/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Super and the Samsung Galaxy A04?
The Honor Magic9 Super has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Samsung Galaxy A04 — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Samsung Galaxy A04?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Super over the Samsung Galaxy A04?
The Honor Magic9 Super is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.