Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design vs Samsung Galaxy A18 4G
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A18 4G (2026) runs on the Exynos 1610; launch prices were $1090 and $325. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads — 88/100 vs 46/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 5000); the Samsung Galaxy A18 4G is noticeably lighter (196g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
Samsung Galaxy A18 4G
What makes Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design better?
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (87/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 67/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A18 4G better?
- Lighter: 196g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $325 vs $1090
- Better portability (65/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design vs the Samsung Galaxy A18 4G, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design scores 42 points higher (88/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (87/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (92/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design — 86/100, Samsung Galaxy A18 4G — 28/100; 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 "display" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A18 4G (85/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A18 4G (87/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A18 4G (92/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A18 4G significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (65/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Exynos 1610 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO OLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1256x2808 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB / 24GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.5 mm | 164.4×77.9×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | $1090 | $325 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy A18 4G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- 6.7" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2808
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A18 4G
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy A18 4G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $765. Samsung Galaxy A18 4G was $765 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A18 4G (85/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A18 4G (87/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A18 4G (92/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A18 4G significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (65/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Samsung Galaxy A18 4G?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A18 4G by 42 points (88/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and the Samsung Galaxy A18 4G?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Samsung Galaxy A18 4G — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Samsung Galaxy A18 4G?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads on camera score (87/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design over the Samsung Galaxy A18 4G?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.