Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Samsung Galaxy A52s
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Samsung Galaxy A52s (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 55/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 781,542); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 189g).
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Samsung Galaxy A52s
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 781542
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Lighter: 155g vs 189g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 50/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 40/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 70/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 55/100
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Samsung Galaxy A52s, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 34 points higher (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (96/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52s (96/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52s (87/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52s (77/100 vs 40/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52s (100/100 vs 70/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Samsung Galaxy A52s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 781542 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 1017 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 2943 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.5" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 155 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | — | $449 |
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy A52s
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A52s
- 6.5" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy A52s
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Samsung Galaxy A52s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Samsung Galaxy A52s by 466.9% in our overall performance rating.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52s (96/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52s (87/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52s (77/100 vs 40/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52s (100/100 vs 70/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Samsung Galaxy A52s?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52s by 34 points (89/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Samsung Galaxy A52s?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Samsung Galaxy A52s — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Samsung Galaxy A52s?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 50/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Samsung Galaxy A52s?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (96/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Samsung Galaxy A52s?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy A52s is a better fit for everyday use.