Honor Magic8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A03
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) and the Samsung Galaxy A03 (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 88/100 vs 43/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro has the bigger battery (5850 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A03 doesn't.
Honor Magic8 Pro
Samsung Galaxy A03
- Bigger battery: 5850 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (91/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 50/100)
- Lighter: 196g vs 199g
- Overall rating 43/100
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy A03, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 45 points higher (88/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (82/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (84/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (91/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (82/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A03 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 3147042 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" PLS TFT | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5850 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | 164.2×75.9×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 196 g | |
| Price | $957 | — |
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A03
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A03
- 6.5" PLS TFT
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy A03
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy A03
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In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (84/100 vs 39/100).
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In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (91/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (82/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A03?
The Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 by 45 points (88/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A03?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Samsung Galaxy A03 — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A03?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy A03?
The Honor Magic8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A03 is a better fit for everyday use.