Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Samsung Galaxy A24
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Samsung Galaxy A24 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 47/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 554,590); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 195g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Samsung Galaxy A24
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 554590
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 155g vs 195g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 68/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A24 better?
- Overall rating 47/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Samsung Galaxy A24, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 42 points higher (89/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A24 (97/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A24 (85/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A24 (87/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A24 (77/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A24 (100/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Samsung Galaxy A24 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Helio G99 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 554590 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 2047 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 155 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | — | $229 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy A24
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A24
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy A24
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Samsung Galaxy A24, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Samsung Galaxy A24 by 698.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic8 Pro Air
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A24 (97/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A24 (85/100 vs 68/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A24 (87/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A24 (77/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A24 (100/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Samsung Galaxy A24?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A24 by 42 points (89/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Samsung Galaxy A24?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Samsung Galaxy A24 — 47/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Samsung Galaxy A24?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Samsung Galaxy A24?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Samsung Galaxy A24?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.