Honor Magic9 Super vs Samsung Galaxy J7 2017
The Honor Magic9 Super (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 (2017) runs on the Samsung Exynos 7870. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Super leads — 87/100 vs 21/100 (a 66-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Super has the bigger battery (11000 mAh vs 3600); the main camera is 200 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor Magic9 Super is faster in AnTuTu (4,290,399 vs 192,269); the Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 is noticeably lighter (181g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Super
Samsung Galaxy J7 2017
What makes Honor Magic9 Super better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4290399 vs 192269
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 172
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 492
- Bigger battery: 11000 vs 3600 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 17/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 better?
- Lighter: 181g vs 227g
- Better portability (70/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Super vs the Samsung Galaxy J7 2017, the Honor Magic9 Super scores 66 points higher (87/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (99/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (78/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (91/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 (99/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 (84/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 (78/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 (91/100 vs 17/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 Super (70/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Super | Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 7870 | |
| AnTuTu | 4290399 | 192269 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 172 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 492 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 5.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2788 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 11000 mAh | 3600 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 16GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×76.7×8.1 mm | 152.5×74.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 181 g | |
| Launch price | — | $320 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy J7 2017
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2788
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy J7 2017
- 5.5" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Super
- 11000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy J7 2017
- 3600 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Super and Samsung Galaxy J7 2017, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Super leads Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 by 2131.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic9 Super
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 (99/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 (84/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 (78/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 (91/100 vs 17/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 Super (70/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Samsung Galaxy J7 2017?
The Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 by 66 points (87/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Super and the Samsung Galaxy J7 2017?
The Honor Magic9 Super has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 — 21/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Samsung Galaxy J7 2017?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on camera score (78/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Samsung Galaxy J7 2017?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on performance (99/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Super over the Samsung Galaxy J7 2017?
The Honor Magic9 Super is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.