Honor Magic9 vs Samsung Galaxy S9+
The Honor Magic9 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S9+ (2018) runs on the Samsung Exynos 9810. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 leads — 92/100 vs 36/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 12 MP; the Honor Magic9 is faster in AnTuTu (4,288,382 vs 594,285); the Samsung Galaxy S9+ is noticeably lighter (189g vs 209g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9
Samsung Galaxy S9+
What makes Honor Magic9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4288382 vs 594285
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 744
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1863
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 10W
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 19/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S9+ better?
- Lighter: 189g vs 209g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 vs the Samsung Galaxy S9+, the Honor Magic9 scores 56 points higher (92/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (100/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (86/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9+ (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9+ (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9+ (100/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9+ (86/100 vs 19/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S9+ is a bit better (60/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 | Samsung Galaxy S9+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 9810 | |
| AnTuTu | 4288382 | 594285 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 744 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1863 | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 6.2" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1236x2664 | 2960x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 3500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 15W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 55 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 8.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm | 158.1×73.8×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 55MP
Samsung Galaxy S9+
- Main: 12MP f/1.5
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1236x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S9+
- 6.2" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2960x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy S9+
- 3500 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 10W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 and Samsung Galaxy S9+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 leads Samsung Galaxy S9+ by 621.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9+ (99/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9+ (85/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9+ (100/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9+ (86/100 vs 19/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S9+ is a bit better (60/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 or the Samsung Galaxy S9+?
The Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9+ by 56 points (92/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 and the Samsung Galaxy S9+?
The Honor Magic9 has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Samsung Galaxy S9+ — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 or the Samsung Galaxy S9+?
The Honor Magic9 leads on camera score (100/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 or the Samsung Galaxy S9+?
The Honor Magic9 leads on performance (99/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 over the Samsung Galaxy S9+?
The Honor Magic9 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.