Honor Magic4 vs Samsung Galaxy S23 FE

The Honor Magic4 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE leads — 45/100 vs 42/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic4 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4500); the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is faster in AnTuTu (1,436,963 vs 1,290,942).

The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE edges out the Honor Magic4 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic4
Performance 18
Display 100
Camera 49
Battery 43
Design 51
Value for money 55
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
Performance 20
Display 100
Camera 63
Battery 27
Design 38
Value for money 69
What makes Honor Magic4 better?
  • Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 66W vs 25W
  • Lighter: 199g vs 209g

  • Longer battery life (43/100 vs 27/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S23 FE better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1436963 vs 1290942

  • Higher performance (20/100 vs 18/100)
  • Better camera (63/100 vs 49/100)
  • Better value for money (69/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Magic4 vs the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE scores 3 points higher (45/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE leads (63/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic4 leads (43/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE leads (69/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE and the Honor Magic4 are nearly equal (20/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is a bit better (63/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic4 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (43/100 vs 27/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic4 is a bit better (51/100 vs 38/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is a bit better (69/100 vs 55/100).

Honor Magic4: The Honor Magic4 is a better fit for everyday use.
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE: The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor Magic4 Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 1290942 1436963
Geekbench Single 1675 1675
Geekbench Multi 4453 4453
Display 6.8" LTPO OLED 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution 1224x2664 2340x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4800 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 66W 25W
Wireless charging 0W 15W
DXOMark (camera) 127
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 12 MP 10 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 12, Magic UI 6, Google Play Services Android 13
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits 1450 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IP68
Dimensions 163.6×74.5×8.8 mm 158.0×76.5×8.2 mm
Weight 199 g 209 g
Price $599
Camera comparison
Honor Magic4
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 12MP
49
camera
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 10MP
63
camera
Display comparison
Honor Magic4
  • 6.8" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1224x2664
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
  • 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Honor Magic4
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
27
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor Magic4 and Samsung Galaxy S23 FE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor Magic4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
42/100
1290942 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
45/100 +10.2%
1436963 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy S23 FE leads Honor Magic4 by 10.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor Magic4
Price unknown
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
$599
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE and the Honor Magic4 are nearly equal (20/100 vs 18/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is a bit better (63/100 vs 49/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic4 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (43/100 vs 27/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor Magic4 is a bit better (51/100 vs 38/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is a bit better (69/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic4 or the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE?

The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE edges out the Honor Magic4 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Honor Magic4 and the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE?

The Honor Magic4 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE — 45/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic4 or the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE?

The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE leads on camera score (63/100 vs 49/100).

Should you choose the Honor Magic4 over the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE?

The Honor Magic4 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is a better fit for everyday use.