Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus vs Honor Magic9 Super 5G
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus and Honor Magic9 Super 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung and Honor.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Galaxy S26 Plus | Magic9 Super 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.6 | 7.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 9.2 | 9.4 |
| Camera | 7.8 | 8.2 |
| Connectivity | 9.5 | 8.5 |
| Battery & charging | 8.3 | 9.6 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus, if you care about…
- Display Technology
- Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- against OLED
- Display Pixel Density
- 516 ppi
- against 450 ppi
- Weight
- 190 g
- against 227 g
- Body Thickness
- 7.3 mm
- against 8.1 mm
Honor Magic9 Super 5G, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 11,000 mAh
- against 4,900 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 4,027,702
- against 3,142,032
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 12 GB
- Peak Display Brightness
- 10,000 nits
- against 2,600 nits
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Plus | Magic9 Super 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Samsung Exynos 2600 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| Processor Process Size | 2 nm Best value | 3 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Xclipse 550 | Qualcomm Adreno 840 |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 4.0 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3.8 GHz | 4.6 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 3,142,032 | 4,027,702 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 3,445 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 11,611 | — |
| CPU Description | 2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M | Octa-core CPU: 2 × 4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L and 6 × 3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB | 16 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 7,138 | — |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Plus | Magic9 Super 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, White, Silver, Gold, Purple, Cyan | Black, White, Green, Yellow |
| Body Thickness | 7.3 mm Best value | 8.1 mm |
| Body Width | 75.8 mm | 76.7 mm |
| Body Height | 158.4 mm | 161.8 mm |
| Weight | 190 g Best value | 227 g |
| Usable Surface | 90.7 % | 91.4 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | IP68, IP69, IP69K, Built-In Cooling Fan Best value |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | A | — |
| Repairability Class | C | — |
| Drop Test Count | 270 | — |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Plus | Magic9 Super 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | A | — |
| Battery Capacity | 4,900 mAh | 11,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Si-Carbon Li-Po |
| Fast Charge Power | 45 W | 80 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Non-Removable | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Non-Removable |
| Battery Endurance | 55 h | — |
| Wireless charging power | 20 W | 50 W Best value |
| Charge cycles | 1,200 | — |
| Reverse wireless charging power | 4.5 W | — |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Plus | Magic9 Super 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | Dynamic AMOLED 2X Best value | OLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 2,600 nits | 10,000 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.7″ | 6.81″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,440 px Best value | 1,280 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 3,120 px Best value | 2,788 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 516 ppi Best value | 450 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass Victus 2, Mohs Level 5, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Hole-Punch Notch, Variable Refresh Rate, LTPO, DC Dimming, One Billion Colors, Scratch Resistant, Frameless | HDR, Hole-Punch Notch, Variable Refresh Rate, 3840Hz PWM, Always-On Display, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, DCI-P3, One Billion Colors, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
| Display colors | — | 1B colors |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Plus | Magic9 Super 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Plus | Magic9 Super 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System, Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Plus | Magic9 Super 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 16 | Android 17 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 16 | 17 Best value |
| OS Update Support | 7 years | — |
| Google Services | Yes Best value | No |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Plus | Magic9 Super 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE bands unspecified, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR bands unspecified, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n18, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79, 5G NR n80, 5G NR n81, 5G NR n83A, 5G NR n84, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, Wi-Fi 6/6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Tri-Band, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO Best value | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 6.0 | Bluetooth 6 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, Auracast, ASHA |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Host 3.2, NFC, eSIM, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, UWB, Satellite Connectivity, Samsung DeX, DisplayPort output, ANT+ | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Mass Storage, USB Charging, Computer Sync, DLNA, OTA Sync, Satellite Connectivity, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 Best value | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 1.15 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 1.17 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.78 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.22 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 14,790 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 4,900 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Plus | Magic9 Super 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LHDC 5, Auracast, ASHA |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Plus | Magic9 Super 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-S947B, SM-S947B/DS, SM-S947U, SM-S947U1, SM-S947W, SM-S947N, SM-S9470, SM-S947E, SM-S947E/DS | — |
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