Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Samsung Galaxy M31s
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Samsung Galaxy M31s (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 M31s 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 is noticeably lighter (155g vs 203g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Samsung Galaxy M31s
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 25W
- Lighter: 155g vs 203g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 50/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy M31s 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 M31s, 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 50/100). 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 M31s (97/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Samsung Galaxy M31s are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M31s (87/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M31s (77/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M31s (100/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Samsung Galaxy M31s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Exynos 9611 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 355351 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3352 | 365 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10402 | 1107 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.5" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| 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 | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 10, One UI 2.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 159.3×74.4×9.3 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy M31s
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M31s
- 6.5" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy M31s
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Samsung Galaxy M31s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Samsung Galaxy M31s 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 M31s (97/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Samsung Galaxy M31s are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M31s (87/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M31s (77/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M31s (100/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Samsung Galaxy M31s?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M31s by 44 points (89/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Samsung Galaxy M31s?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Samsung Galaxy M31s — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Samsung Galaxy M31s?
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 M31s?
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 M31s?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.