Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Samsung Galaxy M15
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Samsung Galaxy M15 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 84/100 vs 24/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy M15 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5500); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 513,809); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 217g).
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Samsung Galaxy M15
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 513809
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 689
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1884
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 155g vs 217g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 28/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 28/100)
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5500 mAh
- Overall rating 24/100
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Samsung Galaxy M15, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 60 points higher (84/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (89/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (84/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (67/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M15 (89/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M15 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M15 (84/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M15 (67/100 vs 46/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M15 (100/100 vs 28/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Samsung Galaxy M15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 513809 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 689 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 1884 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.5" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 14, One UI 6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 160.1×76.8×9.3 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 217 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy M15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M15
- 6.5" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy M15
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Samsung Galaxy M15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Samsung Galaxy M15 by 762.2% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M15 (89/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M15 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M15 (84/100 vs 28/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M15 (67/100 vs 46/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M15 (100/100 vs 28/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Samsung Galaxy M15?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M15 by 60 points (84/100 vs 24/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Samsung Galaxy M15?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Samsung Galaxy M15 — 24/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Samsung Galaxy M15?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (84/100 vs 28/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Samsung Galaxy M15?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (89/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Samsung Galaxy M15?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Samsung Galaxy M15 is a better fit for everyday use.