Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Samsung Galaxy M35
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Samsung Galaxy M35 (2024) runs on the Exynos 1380. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 51/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy M35 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5500); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 767,711); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 222g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Samsung Galaxy M35
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 767711
- Better Geekbench Single: 3352 vs 1008
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10402 vs 2710
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Lighter: 155g vs 222g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 53/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 34/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy M35 better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5500 mAh
- Overall rating 51/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Samsung Galaxy M35, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 38 points higher (89/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 53/100). 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 M35 (97/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M35 (87/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M35 (77/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M35 (100/100 vs 34/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Samsung Galaxy M35 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Exynos 1380 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 767711 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3352 | 1008 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10402 | 2710 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.6" 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 14, One UI 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 162.3×78.6×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 222 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy M35
- 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 M35
- 6.6" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy M35
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Samsung Galaxy M35, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Samsung Galaxy M35 by 477.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M35 (97/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M35 (87/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M35 (77/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M35 (100/100 vs 34/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Samsung Galaxy M35?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M35 by 38 points (89/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Samsung Galaxy M35?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Samsung Galaxy M35 — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Samsung Galaxy M35?
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 M35?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Samsung Galaxy M35?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.