Honor Magic8 vs Samsung Galaxy A17
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A17 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99; launch prices were $625 and $147. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 45/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 552,286); the Samsung Galaxy A17 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 205g).
Honor Magic8
Samsung Galaxy A17
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 552286
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 67/100)
- Lighter: 190g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $147 vs $625
- Better portability (70/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Samsung Galaxy A17, the Honor Magic8 scores 43 points higher (88/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 88/100, Samsung Galaxy A17 — 66/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (98/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (85/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (87/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (85/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 is a bit better (70/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Samsung Galaxy A17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G99 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 552286 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 2047 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $147 |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy A17
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A17
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy A17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 and Samsung Galaxy A17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Samsung Galaxy A17 by 631.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $478. Samsung Galaxy A17 was $478 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (98/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (85/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (87/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (85/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 is a bit better (70/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 by 43 points (88/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Samsung Galaxy A17 — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A17 is a better fit for everyday use.