Honor Magic9 Super vs Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
The Honor Magic9 Super (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE (2026) runs on the Exynos 2500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Super leads — 87/100 vs 65/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Super has the bigger battery (11000 mAh vs 4900); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 Super is faster in AnTuTu (4,290,399 vs 2,289,696); the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE is noticeably lighter (193g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Super
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
What makes Honor Magic9 Super better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4290399 vs 2289696
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2285
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 7874
- Bigger battery: 11000 vs 4900 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 55/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 FE better?
- Lighter: 193g vs 227g
- Better portability (70/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Super vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE, the Honor Magic9 Super scores 22 points higher (87/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (78/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Super is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE (78/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 Super (70/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Super | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Exynos 2500 | |
| AnTuTu | 4290399 | 2289696 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2285 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 7874 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.7" Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1280x2788 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 11000 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 1900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×76.7×8.1 mm | 161.3×76.6×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2788
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
- 6.7" Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Super
- 11000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Super and Samsung Galaxy S26 FE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Super leads Samsung Galaxy S26 FE by 87.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE (99/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Super is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE (78/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE (91/100 vs 55/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE 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 S26 FE?
The Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE by 22 points (87/100 vs 65/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Super and the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE?
The Honor Magic9 Super has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on camera score (78/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on performance (99/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Super over the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE?
The Honor Magic9 Super is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy S26 FE is a better fit for gamers and power users.