Honor Magic9 Super vs Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
The Honor Magic9 Super (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Super leads — 87/100 vs 63/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Super has the bigger battery (11000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 Super is faster in AnTuTu (4,290,399 vs 1,436,963); the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is noticeably lighter (209g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Super
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
What makes Honor Magic9 Super better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4290399 vs 1436963
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 11000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S23 FE better?
- Lighter: 209g vs 227g
- Better portability (51/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Super vs the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE, the Honor Magic9 Super scores 24 points higher (87/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (99/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (78/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (91/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (99/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Super and the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (78/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (91/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is a bit better (51/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Super | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 4290399 | 1436963 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1280x2788 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 11000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 127 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 1450 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×76.7×8.1 mm | 158.0×76.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | — | $599 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2788
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Super
- 11000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Super and Samsung Galaxy S23 FE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Super leads Samsung Galaxy S23 FE by 198.6% 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 S23 FE (99/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Super and the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (78/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (91/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is a bit better (51/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE?
The Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE by 24 points (87/100 vs 63/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Super and the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE?
The Honor Magic9 Super has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on camera score (78/100 vs 63/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on performance (99/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Super over the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE?
The Honor Magic9 Super is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is a better fit for active users.