Honor Magic8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A04
The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A04 (2022) runs on the Unisoc; estimated prices are $899 and $135. 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 Honor Magic8 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A04 doesn't.
Honor Magic8 Pro
Samsung Galaxy A04
- Bigger battery: 5850 vs 5000 mAh
- Better camera (91/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 52/100)
- Better value for money (88/100 vs 64/100)
- Lighter: 192g vs 199g
- Cheaper: $135 vs $899
- Overall rating 43/100
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy A04, 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 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (82/100 vs 66/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (88/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (84/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (91/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (82/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A04 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (88/100 vs 64/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A04 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | 3147042 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" PLS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5850 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12, One UI Core 4.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | 164.4×76.3×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 192 g | |
| Price | $899 | $135 |
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A04
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A04
- 6.5" PLS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy A04
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Price difference: $764. Samsung Galaxy A04 is cheaper by $764.
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (84/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (91/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (82/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A04 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (88/100 vs 64/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A04?
The Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 by 45 points (88/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A04?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Samsung Galaxy A04 — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A04?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy A04?
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 A04 is a better fit for everyday use.