Honor Magic9 Super vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
The Honor Magic9 Super (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. 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 4400); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 Super is faster in AnTuTu (4,290,399 vs 1,818,396); the Honor Magic9 Super is noticeably lighter (227g vs 253g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Super
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
What makes Honor Magic9 Super better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4290399 vs 1818396
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 11000 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 227g vs 253g
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 better?
- Better portability (52/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Super vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5, 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 76/100). 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 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (99/100 vs 76/100). 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 Fold5 (78/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (91/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is a bit better (52/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Super | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 4290399 | 1818396 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1280x2788 | 2176x1812 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 11000 mAh | 4400 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 128 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×76.7×8.1 mm | 154.9×129.9×6.1 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 253 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1799 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2788
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
- 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2176x1812
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Super
- 11000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Super and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Super leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 by 135.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic9 Super
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (99/100 vs 76/100).
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 Fold5 (78/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (91/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is a bit better (52/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?
The Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 by 22 points (87/100 vs 65/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Super and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?
The Honor Magic9 Super has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?
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 Z Fold5?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on performance (99/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Super over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?
The Honor Magic9 Super is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is a better fit for active users.