Honor Magic9 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Honor Magic9 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 leads — 92/100 vs 84/100 (a 8-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 3,463,142).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
What makes Honor Magic9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4288382 vs 3463142
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3601
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10686
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 60W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Lighter: 209g vs 214g
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 96/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 86/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 61/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Better display (88/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Honor Magic9 scores 8 points higher (92/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (100/100 vs 86/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (86/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (99/100 vs 96/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Honor Magic9 are nearly equal (88/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (100/100 vs 86/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (86/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Honor Magic9 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4288382 | 3463142 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1236x2664 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 55 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 55MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1236x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 leads Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra by 23.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (99/100 vs 96/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Honor Magic9 are nearly equal (88/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (100/100 vs 86/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (86/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Honor Magic9 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Honor Magic9 edges out the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Honor Magic9 has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Honor Magic9 leads on camera score (100/100 vs 86/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 over the Samsung Galaxy S26 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 S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.