Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Samsung Galaxy F41
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Samsung Galaxy F41 (2020) runs on the Exynos 9611. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 45/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy F41 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 355,351); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy F41 doesn't; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 191g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Samsung Galaxy F41
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 355351
- Better Geekbench Single: 3352 vs 365
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10402 vs 1107
- Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
- Lighter: 155g vs 191g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy F41 better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5500 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 45/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Samsung Galaxy F41, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 44 points higher (89/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F41 (97/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Samsung Galaxy F41 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F41 (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F41 (77/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F41 (100/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Samsung Galaxy F41 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Exynos 9611 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 355351 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3352 | 365 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10402 | 1107 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.4" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 15W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 10, One UI Core 2.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 420 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 159.2×75.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy F41
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy F41
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy F41
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Samsung Galaxy F41, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Samsung Galaxy F41 by 1146.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F41 (97/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Samsung Galaxy F41 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F41 (87/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F41 (77/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F41 (100/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Samsung Galaxy F41?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F41 by 44 points (89/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Samsung Galaxy F41?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Samsung Galaxy F41 — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Samsung Galaxy F41?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Samsung Galaxy F41?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Samsung Galaxy F41?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.