Honor WIN RT2 vs Samsung Galaxy S9+
The Honor WIN RT2 (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 WIN RT2 leads — 81/100 vs 36/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Honor WIN RT2 has the bigger battery (12070 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 12 MP; the Honor WIN RT2 is faster in AnTuTu (4,040,013 vs 594,285); the Samsung Galaxy S9+ is noticeably lighter (189g vs 238g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor WIN RT2
Samsung Galaxy S9+
What makes Honor WIN RT2 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4040013 vs 594285
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 744
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1863
- Bigger battery: 12070 vs 3500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 19/100)
- Better display (97/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S9+ better?
- Lighter: 189g vs 238g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor WIN RT2 vs the Samsung Galaxy S9+, the Honor WIN RT2 scores 45 points higher (81/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor WIN RT2 leads (98/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor WIN RT2 leads (58/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor WIN RT2 leads (78/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9+ (98/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9+ (97/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9+ (58/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9+ (78/100 vs 19/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S9+ notably outperforms the Honor WIN RT2 (60/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor WIN RT2 | Samsung Galaxy S9+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 9810 | |
| AnTuTu | 4040013 | 594285 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 744 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1863 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.2" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3104 | 2960x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 12070 mAh | 3500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 15W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 8.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×78.0×8.5 mm | 158.1×73.8×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Honor WIN RT2
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy S9+
- Main: 12MP f/1.5
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor WIN RT2
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3104
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S9+
- 6.2" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2960x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor WIN RT2
- 12070 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S9+
- 3500 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 10W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor WIN RT2 and Samsung Galaxy S9+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor WIN RT2 leads Samsung Galaxy S9+ by 579.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9+ (98/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9+ (97/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9+ (58/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9+ (78/100 vs 19/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S9+ notably outperforms the Honor WIN RT2 (60/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor WIN RT2 or the Samsung Galaxy S9+?
The Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9+ by 45 points (81/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Honor WIN RT2 and the Samsung Galaxy S9+?
The Honor WIN RT2 has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Samsung Galaxy S9+ — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor WIN RT2 or the Samsung Galaxy S9+?
The Honor WIN RT2 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor WIN RT2 or the Samsung Galaxy S9+?
The Honor WIN RT2 leads on performance (98/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Honor WIN RT2 over the Samsung Galaxy S9+?
The Honor WIN RT2 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.