Honor Magic8 vs Samsung Galaxy A04
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A04 (2022) runs on the Unisoc; estimated prices are $625 and $135. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 86/100 vs 19/100 (a 67-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Honor Magic8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A04 doesn't; the Honor Magic8 is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.1mm).
Honor Magic8
Samsung Galaxy A04
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 192g vs 205g
- Cheaper: $135 vs $625
- Better design/ergonomics (60/100 vs 43/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 67/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Samsung Galaxy A04, the Honor Magic8 scores 67 points higher (86/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (93/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (84/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (82/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 leads (100/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (93/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (84/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (82/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (60/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 (100/100 vs 67/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Samsung Galaxy A04 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | — | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.5" PLS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, One UI Core 4.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 164.4×76.3×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 192 g | |
| Price | $625 | $135 |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy A04
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A04
- 6.5" PLS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy A04
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $490. Samsung Galaxy A04 is cheaper by $490.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (93/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (84/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (82/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (60/100 vs 43/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 (100/100 vs 67/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Samsung Galaxy A04?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 by 67 points (86/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Samsung Galaxy A04?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Samsung Galaxy A04 — 19/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Samsung Galaxy A04?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (84/100 vs 24/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Samsung Galaxy A04?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (93/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Samsung Galaxy A04?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy A04 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.