Honor Magic9 Super vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
The Honor Magic9 Super (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Super leads — 87/100 vs 64/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Super has the bigger battery (11000 mAh vs 4400); the Honor Magic9 Super is faster in AnTuTu (4,290,399 vs 2,345,563); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special is thinner (4.9mm vs 8.1mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Super
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
What makes Honor Magic9 Super better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4290399 vs 2345563
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 11000 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 227g vs 236g
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special better?
- Better portability (54/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Super vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special, the Honor Magic9 Super scores 23 points higher (87/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (78/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (91/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Super is a bit better (84/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special (78/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special (91/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special is a bit better (54/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Super | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4290399 | 2345563 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2 | |
| Resolution | 1280x2788 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 11000 mAh | 4400 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 4 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 14, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×76.7×8.1 mm | 157.9×142.6×4.9 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 236 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 4MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2788
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
- 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Super
- 11000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Super and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Super leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special by 82.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special (99/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Super is a bit better (84/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special (78/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special (91/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special is a bit better (54/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special?
The Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special by 23 points (87/100 vs 64/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Super and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special?
The Honor Magic9 Super has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on camera score (78/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on performance (99/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Super over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special?
The Honor Magic9 Super is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special is a better fit for gamers and power users.