Honor Magic8 vs Samsung Galaxy A11
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A11 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 450; launch prices were $625 and $180. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 20/100 (a 68-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 176,718); the Honor Magic8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A11 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A11 is noticeably lighter (177g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Samsung Galaxy A11
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 176718
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 301
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 831
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 13/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A11 better?
- Lighter: 177g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $625
- Better portability (73/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Samsung Galaxy A11, the Honor Magic8 scores 68 points higher (88/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 13/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 25/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Samsung Galaxy A11 — 6/100; 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 A11 (98/100 vs 13/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A11 (85/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A11 (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A11 (85/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A11 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (73/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Samsung Galaxy A11 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 176718 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 831 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.4" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4000 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 | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 161.4×76.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 177 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $180 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy A11
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A11
- 6.4" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy A11
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Samsung Galaxy A11, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Samsung Galaxy A11 by 2184.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $445. Samsung Galaxy A11 was $445 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A11 (98/100 vs 13/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A11 (85/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A11 (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A11 (85/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A11 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (73/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Samsung Galaxy A11?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A11 by 68 points (88/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Samsung Galaxy A11?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Samsung Galaxy A11 — 20/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Samsung Galaxy A11?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Samsung Galaxy A11?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 13/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Samsung Galaxy A11?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.