Honor Magic8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A56
The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A56 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1580; launch prices were $899 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 88/100 vs 60/100 (a 28-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 1,222,280); per DXOMark lab testing, the Honor Magic8 Pro has the stronger camera (164 vs 114).
Honor Magic8 Pro
Samsung Galaxy A56
- Higher AnTuTu: 3147042 vs 1222280
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1353
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3832
- Bigger battery: 5850 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
- Lighter: 198g vs 199g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $899
- Better portability (67/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy A56, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 28 points higher (88/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (95/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (82/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 Pro — 88/100, Samsung Galaxy A56 — 46/100; 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 A56 (95/100 vs 64/100). 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 A56 (91/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (82/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 is a bit better (67/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A56 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Exynos 1580 | |
| AnTuTu | 3147042 | 1222280 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1353 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 3832 | |
| 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 | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | 114 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | 162.2×77.5×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 198 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $499 |
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A56
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A56
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy A56
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A56, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy A56 by 157.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $400. Samsung Galaxy A56 was $400 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (95/100 vs 64/100).
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 A56 (91/100 vs 53/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (82/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 is a bit better (67/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 by 28 points (88/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Samsung Galaxy A56 — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 53/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy A56?
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 A56 is a better fit for active users.