Honor Magic9 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
The Honor Magic9 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 leads — 92/100 vs 48/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 200 MP vs 12 MP; the Honor Magic9 is faster in AnTuTu (4,288,382 vs 1,135,878); the Honor Magic9 is noticeably lighter (209g vs 271g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
What makes Honor Magic9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4288382 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 10W
- Lighter: 209g vs 271g
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 20/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 better?
- Overall rating 48/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3, the Honor Magic9 scores 44 points higher (92/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (99/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (100/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (86/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (99/100 vs 64/100). 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 Fold3 (100/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (86/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (48/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 4288382 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1236x2664 | 2208x1768 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4400 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 55 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 209 g | 271 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1799 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 55MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1236x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
- 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2208x1768
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 10W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 by 277.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic9
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (99/100 vs 64/100).
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 Fold3 (100/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (86/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (48/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3?
The Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 by 44 points (92/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3?
The Honor Magic9 has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3?
The Honor Magic9 leads on camera score (100/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3?
The Honor Magic9 leads on performance (99/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3?
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 Fold3 is a better fit for active users.