Honor Magic8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A50
The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A50 (2019) runs on the Exynos 9610; launch prices were $899 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 88/100 vs 31/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro has the bigger battery (5850 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 25 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,147,042 vs 352,871); the Samsung Galaxy A50 is noticeably lighter (166g vs 199g).
Honor Magic8 Pro
Samsung Galaxy A50
- Higher AnTuTu: 3147042 vs 352871
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1021
- Bigger battery: 5850 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 25MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 22/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 51/100)
- Lighter: 166g vs 199g
- Cheaper at launch: $350 vs $899
- Better portability (83/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy A50, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 57 points higher (88/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (95/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 22/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (82/100 vs 25/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 Pro — 88/100, Samsung Galaxy A50 — 2/100; 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 A50 (95/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A50 (84/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A50 (91/100 vs 22/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A50 (82/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A50 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Pro (83/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A50 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Exynos 9610 | |
| AnTuTu | 3147042 | 352871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 370 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 1021 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5850 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 25 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 25 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | 158.5×74.7×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 166 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $350 |
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A50
- Main: 25MP
- Front: 25MP
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A50
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy A50
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A50, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy A50 by 791.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $549. Samsung Galaxy A50 was $549 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A50 (95/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A50 (84/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A50 (91/100 vs 22/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A50 (82/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A50 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Pro (83/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A50?
The Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A50 by 57 points (88/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A50?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Samsung Galaxy A50 — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A50?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 22/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A50?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy A50?
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 A50 is a better fit for everyday use.