Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design vs Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1; launch prices were $1090 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads — 88/100 vs 63/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 4500); the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,436,963); the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is noticeably lighter (209g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
What makes Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1436963
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S23 FE better?
- Lighter: 209g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $1090
- Better portability (51/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design vs the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design scores 25 points higher (88/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (98/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (87/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (92/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design — 86/100, Samsung Galaxy S23 FE — 40/100; 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 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (98/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (87/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (92/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (51/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 1436963 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO OLED | 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1256x2808 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7200 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 127 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB / 24GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1450 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.5 mm | 158.0×76.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $1090 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- 6.7" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2808
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and Samsung Galaxy S23 FE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads Samsung Galaxy S23 FE by 174.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $491. Samsung Galaxy S23 FE was $491 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (98/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (87/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (92/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (51/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE by 25 points (88/100 vs 63/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads on camera score (87/100 vs 63/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads on performance (98/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design over the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE?
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 S23 FE is a better fit for active users.