Honor Magic9 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro: Which One Should You Buy?
Honor Magic9 edges ahead with a BeastScore of 90.0/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.
Honor Magic9
Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro
Honor Magic9 wins 1 of 3 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 Magic99869
- CameraNot enough data
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieNot enough data
- Batteryfrom specsTie100100
- Displayfrom specsTie8585
- ConnectivityNot enough data
- SecurityNot enough data
- ValueNot enough data
- Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro has the bigger battery10,100 mAh vs 8,000 mAh
- Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro has the bigger screen10.1" vs 6.37"
- Honor Magic9 has more RAM16 GB vs 8 GB
- Honor Magic9 has the faster chipQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 vs Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄Honor Magic9 wins — BeastScore 90.0/100
The Honor Magic9 is the better pick for most people thanks to its more RAM (16 GB vs 8 GB) and faster chip (Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 vs Snapdragon 7s Gen 3). The Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro is worth a look if you prefer its bigger battery (10,100 mAh vs 8,000 mAh).
More RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
Larger battery: 10,100 mAh vs 8,000 mAh · Larger display: 10.1" vs 6.37"
Common questions
Which is better: Honor Magic9 or Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 is the better pick for most people thanks to its more RAM (16 GB vs 8 GB) and faster chip (Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 vs Snapdragon 7s Gen 3). The Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro is worth a look if you prefer its bigger battery (10,100 mAh vs 8,000 mAh). BeastScore: Honor Magic9 90.0/100, Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro 90.1/100.
What are the main battery and display differences between Honor Magic9 and Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro?
Honor Magic9 has a 6.37-inch display and 8000 mAh battery. Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro has a 10.1-inch display and 10100 mAh battery.
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