Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design vs Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; launch prices were $1090 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads — 88/100 vs 74/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 2,201,149).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
What makes Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 2201149
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2250
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 7200
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 45W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $1090 vs $1299
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 76/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 232g vs 239g
- Better display (88/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (34/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design vs the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design scores 14 points higher (88/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (98/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (87/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (92/100 vs 56/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design — 86/100, Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra — 58/100; 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 S24 Ultra (98/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design are nearly equal (88/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is a bit better (87/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (92/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design are nearly equal (34/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 2201149 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2250 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 7200 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO OLED | 6.8" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1256x2808 | 3088x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 144 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB / 24GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 / One UI 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.5 mm | 162.3×79.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 232 g | |
| Launch price | $1090 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- 6.7" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2808
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
- 6.8" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3088x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra by 79.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $209. Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design was $209 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (98/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design are nearly equal (88/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is a bit better (87/100 vs 76/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (92/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design are nearly equal (34/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads on camera score (87/100 vs 76/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads on performance (98/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design over the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra?
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 S24 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.