Galaxy S25+ vs Honor Magic9 Pro Max: Which One Should You Buy?
Honor Magic9 Pro Max edges ahead with a BeastScore of 90.0/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.
Galaxy S25+
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Honor Magic9 Pro Max wins 6 of 7 categories
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. "From specs" scores compare only the specs both phones list. How we score
- Speedfrom specsHonor Magic9 Pro Max9597
- Camerafrom specsHonor Magic9 Pro Max82100
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieHonor Magic9 Pro Max60100
- Batteryfrom specsHonor Magic9 Pro Max58100
- Displayfrom specsHonor Magic9 Pro Max8489
- ConnectivityNot enough data
- SecurityTie100100
- Valuefrom specsHonor Magic9 Pro Max6774
- Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery8,800 mAh vs 4,900 mAh
- Honor Magic9 Pro Max charges faster100W vs 45W
- Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a sharper main camera200 MP vs 50 MP
- Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger screen6.8" vs 6.7"
- Galaxy S25+ is lighter190 g vs 233 g
- Honor Magic9 Pro Max launched cheaper$968 vs $999
- Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a sharper selfie camera55 MP vs 12 MP
- Honor Magic9 Pro Max has more RAM16 GB vs 12 GB
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄Honor Magic9 Pro Max wins — BeastScore 90.0/100
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger battery (8,800 mAh vs 4,900 mAh) and faster charging (100W vs 45W). The Galaxy S25+ is worth a look if you prefer its lighter body (190 g vs 233 g).
Optical telephoto zoom (1 telephoto lens) · Brighter screen: 2,600 nits vs 2,000 nits
Larger battery: 8,800 mAh vs 4,900 mAh · Faster wired charging: 100W vs 45W
Common questions
Which is better: Galaxy S25+ or Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger battery (8,800 mAh vs 4,900 mAh) and faster charging (100W vs 45W). The Galaxy S25+ is worth a look if you prefer its lighter body (190 g vs 233 g). BeastScore: Galaxy S25+ 84.3/100, Honor Magic9 Pro Max 90.0/100.
What are the main battery and display differences between Galaxy S25+ and Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
Galaxy S25+ has a 6.7-inch display and 4900 mAh battery. Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a 6.8-inch display and 8800 mAh battery.
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