Honor Magic8 vs Samsung Galaxy A08 4G
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A08 4G (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99; launch prices were $625 and $175. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 42/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 554,590); the Honor Magic8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A08 4G doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Samsung Galaxy A08 4G
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 554590
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A08 4G better?
- Lighter: 197g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $175 vs $625
- Better portability (61/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Samsung Galaxy A08 4G, the Honor Magic8 scores 46 points higher (88/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Samsung Galaxy A08 4G — 52/100; 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 A08 4G (98/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A08 4G (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A08 4G (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A08 4G (85/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A08 4G is a bit better (61/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Samsung Galaxy A08 4G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G99 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 554590 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2047 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.7" PLS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 167.4×77.4×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $175 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy A08 4G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A08 4G
- 6.7" PLS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy A08 4G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Samsung Galaxy A08 4G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Samsung Galaxy A08 4G by 628.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $450. Samsung Galaxy A08 4G was $450 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A08 4G (98/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A08 4G (85/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A08 4G (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A08 4G (85/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A08 4G is a bit better (61/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Samsung Galaxy A08 4G?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A08 4G by 46 points (88/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Samsung Galaxy A08 4G?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Samsung Galaxy A08 4G — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Samsung Galaxy A08 4G?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Samsung Galaxy A08 4G?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Samsung Galaxy A08 4G?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.