Honor Magic8 vs Samsung Galaxy A3 2017
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (2017) runs on the Samsung Exynos 7870; launch prices were $625 and $349. 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 2350); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 192,269); the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 is noticeably lighter (138g vs 205g).
Honor Magic8
Samsung Galaxy A3 2017
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 192269
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 172
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 492
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 2350 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 49/100)
- Lighter: 138g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $349 vs $625
- Better portability (84/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017, the Honor Magic8 scores 68 points higher (88/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 88/100, Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 — 0/100; 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 A3 2017 (98/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (85/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (85/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (84/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 7870 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 192269 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 172 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 492 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 4.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1280x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 2350 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 15W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 256GB | 16GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 6.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 135.4×66.2×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 138 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $349 |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy A3 2017
- Main: 13MP f/1.9
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A3 2017
- 4.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x720
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy A3 2017
- 2350 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Honor Magic8 and Samsung Galaxy A3 2017, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 by 1999.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $276. Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 was $276 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (98/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (85/100 vs 49/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (85/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (84/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 by 68 points (88/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 — 20/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017?
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 A3 2017 is a better fit for everyday use.