Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Samsung Galaxy M30s
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Samsung Galaxy M30s (2019) runs on the Exynos 9611. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 41/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy M30s has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 355,351); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 188g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Samsung Galaxy M30s
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
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 155g vs 188g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 57/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy M30s better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5500 mAh
- Overall rating 41/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Samsung Galaxy M30s, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 48 points higher (89/100 vs 41/100). 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 34/100). 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 M30s (97/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Samsung Galaxy M30s are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M30s (87/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M30s (77/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M30s (100/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Samsung Galaxy M30s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 9.0 (Pie); One UI | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 420 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 159.0×75.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy M30s
- Main: 48MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M30s
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy M30s
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Samsung Galaxy M30s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Samsung Galaxy M30s 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 M30s (97/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Samsung Galaxy M30s are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M30s (87/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M30s (77/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M30s (100/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Samsung Galaxy M30s?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M30s by 48 points (89/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Samsung Galaxy M30s?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Samsung Galaxy M30s — 41/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Samsung Galaxy M30s?
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 M30s?
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 M30s?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.