Honor Magic8 vs Samsung Galaxy A26
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A26 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1380; launch prices were $625 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 50/100 (a 38-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 754,064).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Samsung Galaxy A26
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 754064
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1008
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2710
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A26 better?
- Lighter: 200g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $625
- Better portability (63/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Samsung Galaxy A26, the Honor Magic8 scores 38 points higher (88/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Samsung Galaxy A26 — 50/100; 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 A26 (98/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (87/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (85/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Samsung Galaxy A26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Exynos 1380 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 754064 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1008 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2710 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 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, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 164.0×77.5×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $250 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy A26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Samsung Galaxy A26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Samsung Galaxy A26 by 435.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $375. Samsung Galaxy A26 was $375 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (98/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (87/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (85/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 by 38 points (88/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Samsung Galaxy A26 — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.