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 $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 74/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro has the bigger battery (5850 mAh vs 4000); the Honor Magic8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,023,211 vs 2,827,538); per DXOMark lab testing, the Honor Magic8 Pro has the stronger camera (164 vs 146); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 199g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S26
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3023211 vs 2827538
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9100
- Bigger battery: 5850 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 89/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 77/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Lighter: 162g vs 199g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $899
- Better portability (89/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 13 points higher (87/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 77/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (82/100 vs 31/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 Pro — 86/100, Samsung Galaxy S26 — 62/100; 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 is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 77/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (82/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Pro (89/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 3023211 | 2827538 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5850 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | 146 | |
| 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 | 128GB / 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 | 162 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $799 |
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
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy S26 by 6.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $100. Samsung Galaxy S26 was $100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 77/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (82/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Pro (89/100 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 13 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 — 74/100.
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 77/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on performance (94/100 vs 89/100).
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.