Honor Magic8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A33
The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A33 (2022) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1280; launch prices were $899 and $370. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 88/100 vs 46/100 (a 42-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 is faster in AnTuTu (3,147,042 vs 613,957); per DXOMark lab testing, the Honor Magic8 Pro has the stronger camera (164 vs 85).
Honor Magic8 Pro
Samsung Galaxy A33
- Higher AnTuTu: 3147042 vs 613957
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 957
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2095
- Bigger battery: 5850 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 69/100)
- Lighter: 186g vs 199g
- Cheaper at launch: $370 vs $899
- Better portability (66/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy A33, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 42 points higher (88/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (95/100 vs 47/100). 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 44/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 Pro — 88/100, Samsung Galaxy A33 — 32/100; 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 A33 (95/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A33 (84/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A33 (91/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A33 (82/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A33 is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A33 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 1280 | |
| AnTuTu | 3147042 | 613957 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 957 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 2095 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5850 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | 85 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12, One UI 4.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | 159.7×74.0×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $370 |
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A33
- Main: 48MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A33
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy A33
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A33, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy A33 by 412.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $529. Samsung Galaxy A33 was $529 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A33 (95/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A33 (84/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A33 (91/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A33 (82/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A33 is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A33?
The Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A33 by 42 points (88/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A33?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Samsung Galaxy A33 — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A33?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A33?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy A33?
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 A33 is a better fit for everyday use.