Honor Magic8 vs Samsung Galaxy A33
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A33 (2022) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1280; launch prices were $625 and $370. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 46/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 615,425); the Samsung Galaxy A33 is noticeably lighter (186g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Samsung Galaxy A33
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 615425
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 956
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2082
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 69/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A33 better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $370 vs $625
- Better portability (66/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Samsung Galaxy A33, the Honor Magic8 scores 42 points higher (88/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Samsung Galaxy A33 — 24/100; 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 A33 (98/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A33 (85/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A33 (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A33 (85/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A33 is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Samsung Galaxy A33 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 1280 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 615425 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 956 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2082 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 85 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, One UI 4.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 159.7×74.0×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $370 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy A33
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A33
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy A33
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Samsung Galaxy A33, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Samsung Galaxy A33 by 556.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $255. Samsung Galaxy A33 was $255 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A33 (98/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A33 (85/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A33 (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A33 (85/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A33 is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Samsung Galaxy A33?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A33 by 42 points (88/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Samsung Galaxy A33?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Samsung Galaxy A33 — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Samsung Galaxy A33?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Samsung Galaxy A33?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Samsung Galaxy A33?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.