Honor Magic9 Super vs Samsung Galaxy M21 2021
The Honor Magic9 Super (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 (2021) runs on the Exynos 9611. 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 6000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 48 MP; the Honor Magic9 Super is faster in AnTuTu (4,290,399 vs 355,351); the Honor Magic9 Super has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Super
Samsung Galaxy M21 2021
What makes Honor Magic9 Super better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4290399 vs 355351
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 365
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1107
- Bigger battery: 11000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 227g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Super vs the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021, the Honor Magic9 Super scores 44 points higher (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (99/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (78/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (91/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 (99/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Super and the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 (78/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 (91/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 Super (68/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Super | Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Exynos 9611 | |
| AnTuTu | 4290399 | 355351 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 365 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1107 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.4" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2788 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 11000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 15W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 11, One UI 3.1 Core | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 420 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×76.7×8.1 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 M21 2021
- Main: 48MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2788
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M21 2021
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Super
- 11000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy M21 2021
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Super and Samsung Galaxy M21 2021, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Super leads Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 by 1107.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 (99/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Super and the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 (78/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 (91/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 Super (68/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021?
The Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 by 44 points (87/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Super and the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021?
The Honor Magic9 Super has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on camera score (78/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on performance (99/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Super over the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021?
The Honor Magic9 Super is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.