Honor Magic9 vs Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
The Honor Magic9 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 leads — 92/100 vs 71/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the Honor Magic9 is faster in AnTuTu (4,288,382 vs 1,762,339); the Honor Magic9 is noticeably lighter (209g vs 234g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
What makes Honor Magic9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4288382 vs 1762339
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 209g vs 234g
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 73/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra better?
- Better display (88/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 vs the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, the Honor Magic9 scores 21 points higher (92/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (99/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (100/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (86/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (99/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and the Honor Magic9 are nearly equal (88/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (100/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (86/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (48/100 vs 29/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 4288382 | 1762339 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1236x2664 | 1440x3088 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 140 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 55 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 13, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 1750 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm | 163.4×78.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 234 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1199 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 55MP
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1236x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3088
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 and Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 leads Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra by 143.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic9
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (99/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and the Honor Magic9 are nearly equal (88/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (100/100 vs 73/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (86/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (48/100 vs 29/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 or the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
The Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra by 21 points (92/100 vs 71/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 and the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
The Honor Magic9 has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 or the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
The Honor Magic9 leads on camera score (100/100 vs 73/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 or the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
The Honor Magic9 leads on performance (99/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 over the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
The Honor Magic9 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is a better fit for active users.