Honor Magic8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A3 2017
The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (2017) runs on the Samsung Exynos 7870; launch prices were $899 and $349. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 20/100 (a 67-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro has the bigger battery (5850 mAh vs 2350); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,052,420 vs 192,269); the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 is noticeably lighter (138g vs 199g).
Honor Magic8 Pro
Samsung Galaxy A3 2017
- Higher AnTuTu: 3052420 vs 192269
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 172
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 492
- Bigger battery: 5850 vs 2350 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 49/100)
- Lighter: 138g vs 199g
- Cheaper at launch: $349 vs $899
- Better portability (84/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 67 points higher (87/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (94/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (82/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 Pro — 86/100, Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 — 0/100; 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 A3 2017 (94/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (84/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (91/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (82/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Pro (84/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 7870 | |
| AnTuTu | 3052420 | 192269 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 172 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 492 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 4.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 1280x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5850 mAh | 2350 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 15W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 16GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 6.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | 135.4×66.2×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 138 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $349 |
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A3 2017
- Main: 13MP f/1.9
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A3 2017
- 4.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x720
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy A3 2017
- 2350 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A3 2017, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 by 1487.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $550. Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 was $550 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (94/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (84/100 vs 49/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (91/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (82/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Pro (84/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017?
The Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 by 67 points (87/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 — 20/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on performance (94/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017?
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 A3 2017 is a better fit for everyday use.