Honor Magic9 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
The Honor Magic9 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 leads — 92/100 vs 64/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4400); the Honor Magic9 is faster in AnTuTu (4,288,382 vs 2,345,563); the Honor Magic9 is noticeably lighter (209g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
What makes Honor Magic9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4288382 vs 2345563
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 209g vs 236g
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special better?
- Better portability (54/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special, the Honor Magic9 scores 28 points higher (92/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (100/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (86/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (85/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special (100/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special (86/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special is a bit better (54/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4288382 | 2345563 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2 | |
| Resolution | 1236x2664 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4400 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 55 MP | 4 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 14, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm | 157.9×142.6×4.9 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 236 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 55MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 4MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1236x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
- 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special by 82.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special (99/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (85/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special (100/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special (86/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special is a bit better (54/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special?
The Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special by 28 points (92/100 vs 64/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special?
The Honor Magic9 has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special?
The Honor Magic9 leads on camera score (100/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special?
The Honor Magic9 leads on performance (99/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special?
The Honor Magic9 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special is a better fit for gamers and power users.