Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Samsung Galaxy M53
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Samsung Galaxy M53 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 900. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 84/100 vs 36/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 671,241); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 176g).
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Samsung Galaxy M53
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 671241
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1003
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2423
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Lighter: 155g vs 176g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 37/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 80/100)
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 36/100
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Samsung Galaxy M53, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 48 points higher (84/100 vs 36/100). 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 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (67/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M53 (89/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M53 (84/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M53 (67/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M53 (100/100 vs 80/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Samsung Galaxy M53 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Dimensity 900 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 671241 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 1003 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 2423 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED Plus | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 12, One UI 4.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 164.7×77.0×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 176 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy M53
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M53
- 6.7" Super AMOLED Plus
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy M53
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Samsung Galaxy M53, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Samsung Galaxy M53 by 560.0% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M53 (89/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M53 (84/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M53 (67/100 vs 37/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M53 (100/100 vs 80/100).
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 M53?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M53 by 48 points (84/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Samsung Galaxy M53?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Samsung Galaxy M53 — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Samsung Galaxy M53?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (84/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Samsung Galaxy M53?
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 M53?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Samsung Galaxy M53 is a better fit for everyday use.