Honor Magic8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A53
The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A53 (2022) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1280; launch prices were $899 and $450. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 88/100 vs 47/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro has the bigger battery (5850 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 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 79).
Honor Magic8 Pro
Samsung Galaxy A53
- 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
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 26/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 189g vs 199g
- Cheaper at launch: $450 vs $899
- Better portability (64/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy A53, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 41 points higher (88/100 vs 47/100). 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 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (82/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 Pro — 88/100, Samsung Galaxy A53 — 26/100; 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 A53 (95/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A53 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A53 (91/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A53 (82/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A53 is a bit better (64/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A53 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5850 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | 79 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12, One UI 4.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | 159.6×74.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $450 |
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A53
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A53
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy A53
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A53, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy A53 by 412.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $449. Samsung Galaxy A53 was $449 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A53 (95/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A53 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A53 (91/100 vs 26/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A53 (82/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A53 is a bit better (64/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A53?
The Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A53 by 41 points (88/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A53?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Samsung Galaxy A53 — 47/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A53?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 26/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A53?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy A53?
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 A53 is a better fit for everyday use.