Honor Magic8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; launch prices were $899 and $999. 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 4900); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,126 vs 3,023,211); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is thinner (7.3mm vs 8.3mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S26+
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2900
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9200
- Bigger battery: 5850 vs 4900 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $899 vs $999
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161126 vs 3023211
- Lighter: 190g vs 199g
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 17 points higher (87/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (82/100 vs 54/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 Pro — 86/100, Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 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 and the Samsung Galaxy S26+ are nearly equal (94/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (91/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (82/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Pro (72/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 3023211 | 3161126 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 9200 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5850 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 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 S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S26+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Honor Magic8 Pro by 4.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $100. Honor Magic8 Pro was $100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26+ are nearly equal (94/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (91/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (82/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Pro (72/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Honor Magic8 Pro is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
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 S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.