Honor Magic5 Ultimate 512GB vs Galaxy S9 SM-G960 256GB: Specs & Scores

The size of the body has a big influence on the ease of carrying and one-handed operation. The narrower the width, the easier it is to firmly grasp and hold, but you also have to take into account the device's thickness. Also, if the width and height are smaller, its easier to operate one-handed since its easier to extend your fingers. On the contrary, if the width and height are large, it's difficult to fit in your pocket and is bulky even when put in a bag, and portability is impaired.

The "Honor Magic5 Ultimate 512GB" has a width of 76.7mm, a length of 162.9mm, and a thickness of 8.8mm. Also, the "Galaxy S9 SM-G960 256GB" has a width of 68.7mm, a length of 147.7mm, and a thickness of 8.5mm.

Comparing the width and thickness of the body, the "Galaxy S9 SM-G960 256GB" is considerably smaller and more compact than the "Honor Magic5 Ultimate 512GB". The "Galaxy S9 SM-G960 256GB" excels over the "Honor Magic5 Ultimate 512GB" in terms of being easier to hold with one hand and is therefore less likely to be accidentally dropped. If you're looking for a smart phone with superior grip and hand fit, we recommend purchasing the "Galaxy S9 SM-G960 256GB" over the "Honor Magic5 Ultimate 512GB".

Comparing the width and thickness of the body, the "Galaxy S9 SM-G960 256GB" is a more compact size than the "Honor Magic5 Ultimate 512GB". For that reason the "Galaxy S9 SM-G960 256GB" has higher one-handed operability, and has greater portability, being less likely to get in the way when being carried. For these reasons, we recommend the "Galaxy S9 SM-G960 256GB".

Comparing the overall size of the two devices, the "Galaxy S9 SM-G960 256GB" is a considerably larger size than the "Honor Magic5 Ultimate 512GB". In terms of being more convenient to use one-handed, and less likely to get in the way when you're not using it, the "Galaxy S9 SM-G960 256GB" is superior to the "Honor Magic5 Ultimate 512GB". If you're going for the smart phone sized to be easiest to carry and handle with one hand, we recommend buying the "Galaxy S9 SM-G960 256GB" over the "Honor Magic5 Ultimate 512GB".

The weight of the device affects hand fatigue and the burden placed upon the wrist. The lighter it is, the longer you'll be able to operate the device without tiring. Also, if the burden placed on the wrist is lower, you'll be able to use the device more comfortably. However if the weight isn't right for you, it could place more of a burden on your body, causing you to feel stress.

The weight of the "Honor Magic5 Ultimate 512GB" is about 217.0g, and the weight of the "Galaxy S9 SM-G960 256GB" is about 163.0g. Comparing the weight of the two devices, the "Galaxy S9 SM-G960 256GB" is a considerably lighter smart phone than the "Honor Magic5 Ultimate 512GB", and there is a difference of about 54g. In terms of the burden placed upon your fingers and wrist, the "Galaxy S9 SM-G960 256GB" is superior to the "Honor Magic5 Ultimate 512GB". If you are going for a smart phone that won't lead to hand fatigue even after extended use, and is less likely to place a burden on your fingers, we recommend purchasing the "Galaxy S9 SM-G960 256GB" over the "Honor Magic5 Ultimate 512GB".

The size of the screen affects usability and screen visibility. A larger screen means larger letters and buttons on apps, so the user is less likely to tap adjacent buttons by mistake. In addition, the user can enjoy a more intense experience when playing games and watching videos.

The "Honor Magic5 Ultimate 512GB" has a 6.81inch display. Also, the "Galaxy S9 SM-G960 256GB" has a 5.8inch display. Comparing the screen size, there is a negligible difference in screen size between the "Honor Magic5 Ultimate 512GB" and the "Galaxy S9 SM-G960 256GB". As a result, the app buttons on both are equally easy to press. We recommend comparing them based on other aspects of performance and functionality.

Pixel density affects picture quality, and the higher the pixel density, the better the picture quality, which means the user can gain more enjoyment from games and videos. In addition, higher picture quality decreases eyestrain, which means that the user will experience less eye fatigue after prolonged use.

The resolution on the "Honor Magic5 Ultimate 512GB" is 1312 x 2848, and pixel density is 460ppi. Also, the resolution on the "Galaxy S9 SM-G960 256GB" is 1440 x 2960, and pixel density is 567ppi. Comparing the pixel count, the difference in pixel density between the "Honor Magic5 Ultimate 512GB" and the "Galaxy S9 SM-G960 256GB" is negligible. As a result, they are both evenly matched in terms of picture quality and easiness on the eyes. Therefore, we recommend comparing them based on other aspects of performance and functionality.

Battery performance greatly affects battery life, but greater battery capacity does not necessarily mean greater battery life, since battery efficiency should also be considered. Bigger screens and higher CPU performance will mean the batteries are depleted more quickly.

CPU performance affects the ability to process programs, and the ability to process programs is determined by the product of the number of cores in the CPU and the CPU frequency. The higher this performance is, the more smoothly apps and games will run, and with low performance apps and games become heavy and stress is experienced.

The "Honor Magic5 Ultimate 512GB"'s CPU is a Qualcomm SM8550, with performance measured at 3.2GHz+2.8GHz+2.8GHz+2.0GHz×8(8.0-cores). Also, the "Galaxy S9 SM-G960 256GB"'s CPU is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, with performance measured at 2.8GHz+1.7GHz×8(8.0-cores). Comparing CPU performance, the "Honor Magic5 Ultimate 512GB" has considerably higher specs than the "Galaxy S9 SM-G960 256GB". In terms of being able to comfortably play games and run apps smoothly, the "Honor Magic5 Ultimate 512GB" is superior to the "Galaxy S9 SM-G960 256GB". If you're going for a high spec smart phone that runs smoothly and comfortably handles games, we recommend purchasing the "Honor Magic5 Ultimate 512GB" over the "Galaxy S9 SM-G960 256GB".

RAM affects multitasking ability and the stability of apps. The larger the amount of RAM is, the more stability there will be even in situations where multiple apps are running simultaneously, allowing for comfortable use. In addition, animation will be more smooth, and apps will be less likely to freeze or crash. Also, without sufficient RAM, there are games you won't be able to run, so it is necessary to be careful.

The weight of the "Honor Magic5 Ultimate 512GB" is 16.0GB and the weight of the "Galaxy S9 SM-G960 256GB" is 4.0GB. Comparing the devices in terms of RAM, the "Honor Magic5 Ultimate 512GB" has a significantly larger amount of RAM than the "Galaxy S9 SM-G960 256GB", with a difference of about 12GB. In terms of the unlikeliness of crashing and the ease of multitasking, 3D games and VR, the "Honor Magic5 Ultimate 512GB" is superior to the "Galaxy S9 SM-G960 256GB". If you're looking for a smart phone that can run multiple apps simultaneously with stability and also allows you to comfortably enjoy 3D games and VR, then we recommend purchasing the "Honor Magic5 Ultimate 512GB" over the "Galaxy S9 SM-G960 256GB".

Storage capacity affects the amount of data that is capable of being stored. The larger the storage capacity, the more pictures you can take and the more applications you can install. In addition, if your smartphone accepts SD cards, then you can increase its storage capacity. However, there are performance related drawbacks, including a slower data transfer rate than the primary memory, and you cannot transfer all your data on the card, so be warned.

The data storage capacity of the "Honor Magic5 Ultimate 512GB" is 512.0GB. Also the "Galaxy S9 SM-G960 256GB" is 256.0GB. Regarding storage capacity, there is a negligible difference in storage capacity between the "Honor Magic5 Ultimate 512GB" and "Galaxy S9 SM-G960 256GB". As a result, you can save roughly the same amount of pictures, and install roughly the same amount of applications, on either phone. You are better off comparing them based on other aspects of performance and functionality.

One factor that determines the performance of the exterior camera located on the back of the device (the rear/back camera) is the pixel count. The larger the pixel count, the higher the resolution of the pictures you can take, and the cleaner the pictures will look when printed.

"Honor Magic5 Ultimate 512GB" has a 50.0MP main camera. Also, "Galaxy S9 SM-G960 256GB" has a 12.0MP main camera. Comparing rear camera performance, the "Honor Magic5 Ultimate 512GB" has a much higher pixel count compared to the "Galaxy S9 SM-G960 256GB", with a roughly 38MP difference. In terms of taking or shooting high resolution pictures or videos that will look clean when printed, the "Honor Magic5 Ultimate 512GB" is superior to the "Galaxy S9 SM-G960 256GB". If you are looking for a smartphone that is suited for shooting videos and taking pictures, we recommend the "Honor Magic5 Ultimate 512GB" over the "Galaxy S9 SM-G960 256GB".

One factor that determines the performance of the exterior camera located on the front of the device (the in/front camera) is the pixel count. The larger the pixel count, the higher the resolution of the pictures you can take, and the cleaner the pictures will look when printed.

"Honor Magic5 Ultimate 512GB" has an 12.0MP front camera and "Galaxy S9 SM-G960 256GB" has an 8.0MP front camera. Comparing rear camera performance, the front camera of the "Honor Magic5 Ultimate 512GB" has a much higher pixel count compared to the "Galaxy S9 SM-G960 256GB", with a roughly 4MP difference. As a result, the "Honor Magic5 Ultimate 512GB" is more suited than the "Galaxy S9 SM-G960 256GB" for shooting videos and taking pictures. If you are looking for a smartphone that is suited for shooting high resolution selfies which will look clean when printed, we recommend the "Honor Magic5 Ultimate 512GB" over the "Galaxy S9 SM-G960 256GB".