Honor Magic8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy M17e
The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy M17e (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300; launch prices were $899 and $140. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 88/100 vs 43/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy M17e has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5850); the Honor Magic8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,147,042 vs 524,785); the Honor Magic8 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy M17e doesn't.
Honor Magic8 Pro
Samsung Galaxy M17e
- Higher AnTuTu: 3147042 vs 524785
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1980
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 55/100)
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5850 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $140 vs $899
- Better portability (57/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy M17e, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 45 points higher (88/100 vs 43/100). 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 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (82/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 Pro — 88/100, Samsung Galaxy M17e — 64/100; 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 M17e (95/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (91/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (82/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17e and the Honor Magic8 Pro are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy M17e | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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" PLS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5850 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | 167.4×77.4×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $140 |
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy M17e
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M17e
- 6.7" PLS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy M17e
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro and Samsung Galaxy M17e, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy M17e by 499.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $759. Samsung Galaxy M17e was $759 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (95/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (84/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (91/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (82/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17e and the Honor Magic8 Pro are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy M17e?
The Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e by 45 points (88/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy M17e?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Samsung Galaxy M17e — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy M17e?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy M17e?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy M17e?
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 M17e is a better fit for everyday use.