Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design vs Samsung Galaxy A23
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A23 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680; launch prices were $1090 and $219. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads — 88/100 vs 38/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 5000); the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 424,216); the Samsung Galaxy A23 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
Samsung Galaxy A23
What makes Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A23 better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $219 vs $1090
- Better portability (57/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design vs the Samsung Galaxy A23, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design scores 50 points higher (88/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (98/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (87/100 vs 32/100). 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 A23 — 32/100; 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 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 (98/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 (85/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 (92/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A23 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (57/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design | Samsung Galaxy A23 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 424216 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 412 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1423 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO OLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1256x2808 | 2408x1080 | |
| 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 | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB / 24GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.5 mm | 164.5×76.9×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $1090 | $219 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy A23
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- 6.7" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2808
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A23
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2408x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy A23
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and Samsung Galaxy A23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads Samsung Galaxy A23 by 831.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $871. Samsung Galaxy A23 was $871 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 (98/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 (85/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 (87/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 (92/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A23 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (57/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Samsung Galaxy A23?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 by 50 points (88/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and the Samsung Galaxy A23?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Samsung Galaxy A23 — 38/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Samsung Galaxy A23?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads on camera score (87/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Samsung Galaxy A23?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads on performance (98/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design over the Samsung Galaxy A23?
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.