Honor Magic9 Super vs Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro
The Honor Magic9 Super (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro (2020) runs on the Exynos 9611. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Super leads — 87/100 vs 30/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Super has the bigger battery (11000 mAh vs 4050); the main camera is 200 MP vs 25 MP; the Honor Magic9 Super is faster in AnTuTu (4,290,399 vs 355,351); the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro is noticeably lighter (179g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Super
Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro
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 4050 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 25MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 21/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 23/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 58/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro better?
- Lighter: 179g vs 227g
- Better portability (56/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Super vs the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro, the Honor Magic9 Super scores 57 points higher (87/100 vs 30/100). 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 21/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (91/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro (99/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Super notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro (84/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro (78/100 vs 21/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro (91/100 vs 23/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 Super (56/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Super | Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Exynos 9611 | |
| AnTuTu | 4290399 | 355351 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 365 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1107 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.3" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1280x2788 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 11000 mAh | 4050 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 15W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 25 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 10.0; One UI 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×76.7×8.1 mm | 159.9×76.7×10.0 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 179 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro
- Main: 25MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2788
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Super
- 11000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro
- 4050 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Super and Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Super leads Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 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 Xcover Pro (99/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Super notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro (84/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro (78/100 vs 21/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro (91/100 vs 23/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 Super (56/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro by 57 points (87/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Super and the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Super has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on camera score (78/100 vs 21/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on performance (99/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Super over the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Super is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.