Honor Magic9 Super vs Samsung Galaxy M21s
The Honor Magic9 Super (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy M21s (2020) runs on the Exynos 9611. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Super leads — 87/100 vs 45/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Super has the bigger battery (11000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 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 M21s doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy M21s is noticeably lighter (191g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Super
Samsung Galaxy M21s
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 64MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy M21s better?
- Lighter: 191g vs 227g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Super vs the Samsung Galaxy M21s, the Honor Magic9 Super scores 42 points higher (87/100 vs 45/100). 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 48/100). 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 M21s (99/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Super and the Samsung Galaxy M21s are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21s (78/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21s (91/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M21s is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Super | Samsung Galaxy M21s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 10, One UI 2.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 420 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×76.7×8.1 mm | 159.2×75.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy M21s
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2788
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M21s
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Super
- 11000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy M21s
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Super and Samsung Galaxy M21s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Super leads Samsung Galaxy M21s 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 M21s (99/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Super and the Samsung Galaxy M21s are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21s (78/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21s (91/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M21s is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Samsung Galaxy M21s?
The Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21s by 42 points (87/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Super and the Samsung Galaxy M21s?
The Honor Magic9 Super has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Samsung Galaxy M21s — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Samsung Galaxy M21s?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on camera score (78/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Samsung Galaxy M21s?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on performance (99/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Super over the Samsung Galaxy M21s?
The Honor Magic9 Super is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.