Honor Magic8 vs Samsung Galaxy A03
Comparing the Honor Magic8 (2025) and the Samsung Galaxy A03 (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 43/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Honor Magic8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A03 doesn't; the Honor Magic8 is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.1mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Samsung Galaxy A03
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (87/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A03 better?
- Lighter: 196g vs 205g
- Overall rating 43/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Samsung Galaxy A03, the Honor Magic8 scores 45 points higher (88/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (85/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (87/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Samsung Galaxy A03 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | — | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.5" PLS TFT | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 164.2×75.9×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy A03
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A03
- 6.5" PLS TFT
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy A03
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy A03
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (85/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (87/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (85/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Samsung Galaxy A03?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 by 45 points (88/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Samsung Galaxy A03?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Samsung Galaxy A03 — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Samsung Galaxy A03?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Samsung Galaxy A03?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.