Honor Magic8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S8+
The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S8+ (2017) runs on the Samsung Exynos 8895; launch prices were $899 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 88/100 vs 28/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro has the bigger battery (5850 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,147,042 vs 437,463); the Samsung Galaxy S8+ is noticeably lighter (173g vs 199g).
Honor Magic8 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S8+
- Higher AnTuTu: 3147042 vs 437463
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1445
- Bigger battery: 5850 vs 3500 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 32/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 51/100)
- Lighter: 173g vs 199g
- Cheaper at launch: $840 vs $899
- Better portability (74/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S8+, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 60 points higher (88/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (95/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (82/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 Pro — 88/100, Samsung Galaxy S8+ — 0/100; 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 S8+ (95/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8+ (84/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8+ (91/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8+ (82/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S8+ notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Pro (74/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S8+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 8895 | |
| AnTuTu | 3147042 | 437463 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 419 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 1445 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.2" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5850 mAh | 3500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | 159.5×73.4×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 173 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $840 |
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S8+
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S8+
- 6.2" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy S8+
- 3500 mAh
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S8+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy S8+ by 619.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $59. Samsung Galaxy S8+ was $59 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8+ (95/100 vs 32/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8+ (84/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8+ (91/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8+ (82/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S8+ notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Pro (74/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S8+?
The Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8+ by 60 points (88/100 vs 28/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S8+?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Samsung Galaxy S8+ — 28/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S8+?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S8+?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S8+?
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 S8+ is a better fit for everyday use.