Honor Magic8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $899 and $1099. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 75/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro has the bigger battery (5850 mAh vs 3900); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is faster in AnTuTu (3,034,849 vs 3,023,211); per DXOMark lab testing, the Honor Magic8 Pro has the stronger camera (164 vs 140); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably lighter (163g vs 199g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2970
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9490
- Bigger battery: 5850 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $899 vs $1099
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 73/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3034849 vs 3023211
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 163g vs 199g
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (97/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 12 points higher (87/100 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 29/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 Pro — 86/100, Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 60/100; 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 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge are nearly equal (94/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (91/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (82/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Pro (97/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3023211 | 3034849 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2970 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 9490 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5850 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | 140 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 163 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $1099 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads Honor Magic8 Pro by 0.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $200. Honor Magic8 Pro was $200 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge are nearly equal (94/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (91/100 vs 73/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (82/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Pro (97/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Honor Magic8 Pro is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 73/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
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 S25 Edge is a better fit for gamers and power users.