Honor Magic7 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S8
The Honor Magic7 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy S8 (2017) runs on the Samsung Exynos 8895; launch prices were $899 and $720. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic7 Pro leads — 85/100 vs 28/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic7 Pro has the bigger battery (5850 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Honor Magic7 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 437,463); the Samsung Galaxy S8 is noticeably lighter (155g vs 223g).
Honor Magic7 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S8
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 437463
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1445
- Bigger battery: 5850 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 32/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 51/100)
- Lighter: 155g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $720 vs $899
- Better portability (82/100 vs 36/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic7 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S8, the Honor Magic7 Pro scores 57 points higher (85/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro leads (92/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro leads (82/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Honor Magic7 Pro — 82/100, Samsung Galaxy S8 — 0/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8 (92/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8 (84/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8 (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8 (82/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S8 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic7 Pro (82/100 vs 36/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic7 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Samsung Exynos 8895 | |
| AnTuTu | 3119308 | 437463 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 419 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 1445 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 5.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1280 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5850 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.7×77.1×8.8 mm | 159.5×73.4×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 155 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $720 |
Honor Magic7 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy S8
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic7 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2800x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S8
- 5.8" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Honor Magic7 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy S8
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
We compared Honor Magic7 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic7 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy S8 by 613.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $179. Samsung Galaxy S8 was $179 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8 (92/100 vs 32/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8 (84/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8 (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8 (82/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S8 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic7 Pro (82/100 vs 36/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic7 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S8?
The Honor Magic7 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8 by 57 points (85/100 vs 28/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic7 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S8?
The Honor Magic7 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Samsung Galaxy S8 — 28/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic7 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S8?
The Honor Magic7 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic7 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S8?
The Honor Magic7 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic7 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S8?
The Honor Magic7 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy S8 is a better fit for everyday use.