Category Breakdown
Camera
≈ Tie
Main sensor resolution
≈ TieBattery
Magic9 Super
Battery capacity (11,000 mAh)
WinsCharging
Magic9 Super
Wired charging speed (80W)
WinsPerformance
Galaxy S26 Ultra
AnTuTu benchmark (3,892,165 pts)
WinsDisplay
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Screen size (6.9")
WinsWeight
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Total weight (214g)
WinsValue
Magic9 Super
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (9/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | Magic9 Super | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.81" | 6.9" | |
| 1,280 × 2,788 | 1,440 × 3,120 | |
| OLED | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| 120Hz | 120Hz | |
| 10,000 nits | 2,600 nits | |
Camera | ||
| 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Triple | Quad | |
| 3x | 5x | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, compass, gyro, proximity | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support) Ultra Wideband (UWB) support, accelerometer, barometer, compass, gyro, proximity | |
Performance | ||
| Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| — | 3,892,165 | |
| — | 11,566 | |
| — | 7,744 | |
| 16 GB | 16 GB | |
| 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 11,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh | |
| 80W | 60W | |
| 50W | 25W | |
Build | ||
| 227g | 214g | |
| 8.1mm | 7.9mm | |
| Glass front aluminum frame | Gorilla Armor 2 front, Victus 2 back, Aluminum frame | |
| IP68 | IP68 | |
| Flagship | Ultra Flagship | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
Honor Magic9 Super
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Honor Magic9 Super
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Highest resolution main camera.