Honor Magic8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $899 and $1199. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 70/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro has the bigger battery (5850 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,023,211 vs 1,684,869); per DXOMark lab testing, the Honor Magic8 Pro has the stronger camera (164 vs 140); the Honor Magic8 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 234g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3023211 vs 1684869
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 5850 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Lighter: 199g vs 234g
- Cheaper at launch: $899 vs $1199
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 73/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Better display (88/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 17 points higher (87/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (94/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (82/100 vs 56/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 Pro — 86/100, Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra — 50/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (94/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and the Honor Magic8 Pro are nearly equal (88/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (91/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (82/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (56/100 vs 29/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3023211 | 1684869 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 1440x3088 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5850 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | 140 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 13, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1750 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | 163.4×78.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 234 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $1199 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3088
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra by 79.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $300. Honor Magic8 Pro was $300 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (94/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and the Honor Magic8 Pro are nearly equal (88/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (91/100 vs 73/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (82/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (56/100 vs 29/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 Pro is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 73/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on performance (94/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
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 S23 Ultra is a better fit for active users.