Honor Magic8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A26
The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A26 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1380; launch prices were $899 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 88/100 vs 51/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro has the bigger battery (5850 mAh vs 5000); the Honor Magic8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,147,042 vs 749,719).
Honor Magic8 Pro
Samsung Galaxy A26
- Higher AnTuTu: 3147042 vs 749719
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1008
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2758
- Bigger battery: 5850 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Lighter: 199g vs 200g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 53/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $899
- Better portability (63/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy A26, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 37 points higher (88/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (95/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (82/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 Pro — 88/100, Samsung Galaxy A26 — 54/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (95/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (91/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (82/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Exynos 1380 | |
| AnTuTu | 3147042 | 749719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1008 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 2758 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5850 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | 164.0×77.5×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $250 |
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A26
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy A26 by 319.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $649. Samsung Galaxy A26 was $649 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (95/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (91/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (82/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 by 37 points (88/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Samsung Galaxy A26 — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy A26?
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 A26 is a better fit for everyday use.