Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design vs Samsung Galaxy S23
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $1090 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads — 88/100 vs 66/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 3900); the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,656,761); the Samsung Galaxy S23 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
Samsung Galaxy S23
What makes Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1656761
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S23 better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $1090
- Better portability (83/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design vs the Samsung Galaxy S23, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design scores 22 points higher (88/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (87/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (92/100 vs 29/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design — 86/100, Samsung Galaxy S23 — 46/100; 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 (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and the Samsung Galaxy S23 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (87/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (92/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (83/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design | Samsung Galaxy S23 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 1656761 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO OLED | 6.1" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1256x2808 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7200 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 133 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB / 24GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1750 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.5 mm | 157.8×76.2×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $1090 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- 6.7" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2808
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 6.1" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and Samsung Galaxy S23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads Samsung Galaxy S23 by 138.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $291. Samsung Galaxy S23 was $291 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (98/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and the Samsung Galaxy S23 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (87/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (92/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (83/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 by 22 points (88/100 vs 66/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads on camera score (87/100 vs 67/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads on performance (98/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design over the Samsung Galaxy S23?
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 is a better fit for active users.