Honor Magic8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy M16
The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy M16 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 88/100 vs 45/100 (a 43-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 524,785).
Honor Magic8 Pro
Samsung Galaxy M16
- Higher AnTuTu: 3147042 vs 524785
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 5850 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 67/100)
- Lighter: 191g vs 199g
- Better portability (65/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy M16, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 43 points higher (88/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (95/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (82/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M16 (95/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M16 (84/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M16 (91/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M16 (82/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M16 is a bit better (65/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy M16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 3147042 | 524785 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5850 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | 164.4×77.9×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | — |
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy M16
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M16
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy M16
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro and Samsung Galaxy M16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy M16 by 499.7% in our overall performance rating.
Samsung Galaxy M16
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In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M16 (95/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M16 (84/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M16 (91/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M16 (82/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M16 is a bit better (65/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy M16?
The Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M16 by 43 points (88/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy M16?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Samsung Galaxy M16 — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy M16?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy M16?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy M16?
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 M16 is a better fit for everyday use.