Honor Magic8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro
The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro (2020) runs on the Exynos 9611. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 88/100 vs 30/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro has the bigger battery (5850 mAh vs 4050); the main camera is 50 MP vs 25 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,147,042 vs 355,351); the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro is noticeably lighter (179g vs 199g).
Honor Magic8 Pro
Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro
- Higher AnTuTu: 3147042 vs 355351
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 365
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1107
- Bigger battery: 5850 vs 4050 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 25MP
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 21/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 23/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 58/100)
- Lighter: 179g vs 199g
- Overall rating 30/100
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 58 points higher (88/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (95/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 21/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (82/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro (95/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro (84/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro (91/100 vs 21/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro (82/100 vs 23/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 56/100.
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Exynos 9611 | |
| AnTuTu | 3147042 | 355351 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 365 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 1107 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.3" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5850 mAh | 4050 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 15W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 25 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 10.0; One UI 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | 159.9×76.7×10.0 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 179 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | — |
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro
- Main: 25MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro
- 4050 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro by 785.6% in our overall performance rating.
Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro (95/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro (84/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro (91/100 vs 21/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro (82/100 vs 23/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 56/100.
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro by 58 points (88/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 21/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro?
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 Xcover Pro is a better fit for everyday use.