Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Samsung Galaxy M34 5G
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Samsung Galaxy M34 5G (2023) runs on the Exynos 1280. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 49/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy M34 5G has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5500); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 615,425); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Samsung Galaxy M34 5G
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 615425
- Better Geekbench Single: 3352 vs 956
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10402 vs 2082
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Lighter: 155g vs 208g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy M34 5G better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5500 mAh
- Overall rating 49/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Samsung Galaxy M34 5G, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 40 points higher (89/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 47/100). 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 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M34 5G (97/100 vs 47/100). 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 M34 5G (87/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M34 5G (77/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M34 5G (100/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Samsung Galaxy M34 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Exynos 1280 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 615425 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3352 | 956 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10402 | 2082 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.5" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, One UI 6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 161.7×77.2×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy M34 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M34 5G
- 6.5" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy M34 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Samsung Galaxy M34 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Samsung Galaxy M34 5G by 619.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M34 5G (97/100 vs 47/100).
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 M34 5G (87/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M34 5G (77/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M34 5G (100/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Samsung Galaxy M34 5G?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M34 5G by 40 points (89/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Samsung Galaxy M34 5G?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Samsung Galaxy M34 5G — 49/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Samsung Galaxy M34 5G?
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 M34 5G?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Samsung Galaxy M34 5G?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.