Honor Magic8 vs Samsung Galaxy A03s
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A03s (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35; launch prices were $625 and $130. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 25/100 (a 63-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 199,111); the Honor Magic8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A03s doesn't; the Honor Magic8 is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.1mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Samsung Galaxy A03s
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A03s better?
- Lighter: 196g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $130 vs $625
- Overall rating 25/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Samsung Galaxy A03s, the Honor Magic8 scores 63 points higher (88/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Samsung Galaxy A03s — 30/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (98/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (85/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (85/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Samsung Galaxy A03s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio P35 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 199111 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 476 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 828 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| 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 | $130 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy A03s
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A03s
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy A03s
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Samsung Galaxy A03s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Samsung Galaxy A03s by 1927.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $495. Samsung Galaxy A03s was $495 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (98/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (85/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (85/100 vs 52/100).
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 A03s?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s by 63 points (88/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Samsung Galaxy A03s?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Samsung Galaxy A03s — 25/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Samsung Galaxy A03s?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Samsung Galaxy A03s?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Samsung Galaxy A03s?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.