Honor Magic8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A71
The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A71 (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 730; launch prices were $899 and $470. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 88/100 vs 44/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro has the bigger battery (5850 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,147,042 vs 496,392); the Samsung Galaxy A71 is noticeably lighter (179g vs 199g).
Honor Magic8 Pro
Samsung Galaxy A71
- Higher AnTuTu: 3147042 vs 496392
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 724
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 5850 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 51/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 199g
- Cheaper at launch: $470 vs $899
- Better portability (75/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy A71, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 44 points higher (88/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (95/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (82/100 vs 39/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 Pro — 88/100, Samsung Galaxy A71 — 18/100; 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 A71 (95/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A71 (84/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A71 (91/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A71 (82/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A71 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Pro (75/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A71 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 730 | |
| AnTuTu | 3147042 | 496392 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 724 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 1836 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5850 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | 163.6×76.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 179 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $470 |
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A71
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A71
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy A71
- 4500 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A71, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy A71 by 534.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $429. Samsung Galaxy A71 was $429 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A71 (95/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A71 (84/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A71 (91/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A71 (82/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A71 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Pro (75/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A71?
The Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A71 by 44 points (88/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A71?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Samsung Galaxy A71 — 44/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A71?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 45/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A71?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy A71?
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 A71 is a better fit for everyday use.