Honor Magic9 vs Samsung Galaxy A36
The Honor Magic9 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A36 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 leads — 92/100 vs 52/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 is faster in AnTuTu (4,288,382 vs 840,353); the Samsung Galaxy A36 is thinner (7.4mm vs 8.5mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9
Samsung Galaxy A36
What makes Honor Magic9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4288382 vs 840353
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3000
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A36 better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 209g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 vs the Samsung Galaxy A36, the Honor Magic9 scores 40 points higher (92/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (100/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (86/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (100/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (86/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A36 notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 (68/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 | Samsung Galaxy A36 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4288382 | 840353 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3000 | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1236x2664 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 55 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 1900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm | 162.9×78.2×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | — | $330 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 55MP
Samsung Galaxy A36
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1236x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A36
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy A36
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 and Samsung Galaxy A36, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 leads Samsung Galaxy A36 by 410.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic9
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (99/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (100/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (86/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A36 notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 (68/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 or the Samsung Galaxy A36?
The Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 by 40 points (92/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 and the Samsung Galaxy A36?
The Honor Magic9 has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Samsung Galaxy A36 — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 or the Samsung Galaxy A36?
The Honor Magic9 leads on camera score (100/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 or the Samsung Galaxy A36?
The Honor Magic9 leads on performance (99/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 over the Samsung Galaxy A36?
The Honor Magic9 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.