Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design vs Samsung Galaxy A56
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A56 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1580; launch prices were $1090 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads — 88/100 vs 60/100 (a 28-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 1,223,886); the Samsung Galaxy A56 is noticeably lighter (198g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
Samsung Galaxy A56
What makes Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1223886
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1353
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3832
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 45W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A56 better?
- Lighter: 198g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $1090
- Better portability (67/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design vs the Samsung Galaxy A56, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design scores 28 points higher (88/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (98/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (87/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (92/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design — 86/100, Samsung Galaxy A56 — 42/100; 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 A56 (98/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (87/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (92/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (67/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design | Samsung Galaxy A56 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Exynos 1580 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 1223886 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1353 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3832 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO OLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1256x2808 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 114 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB / 24GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.5 mm | 162.2×77.5×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 198 g | |
| Launch price | $1090 | $499 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy A56
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- 6.7" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2808
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A56
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy A56
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and Samsung Galaxy A56, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads Samsung Galaxy A56 by 222.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $591. Samsung Galaxy A56 was $591 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (98/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (87/100 vs 53/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (92/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (67/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 by 28 points (88/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Samsung Galaxy A56 — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads on camera score (87/100 vs 53/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads on performance (98/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design over the Samsung Galaxy A56?
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. The Samsung Galaxy A56 is a better fit for active users.