Honor Magic8 vs Samsung Galaxy A36
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A36 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3; launch prices were $625 and $330. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 52/100 (a 36-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 821,840).
Honor Magic8
Samsung Galaxy A36
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 821840
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2920
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
- Lighter: 195g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $330 vs $625
- Better portability (68/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Samsung Galaxy A36, the Honor Magic8 scores 36 points higher (88/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 88/100, Samsung Galaxy A36 — 46/100; 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 A36 (98/100 vs 54/100). 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 A36 (87/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (85/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A36 is a bit better (68/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Samsung Galaxy A36 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 821840 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1015 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 2920 | |
| 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 | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 162.9×78.2×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $330 |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy A36
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 12MP
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A36
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy A36
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 and Samsung Galaxy A36, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Samsung Galaxy A36 by 391.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $295. Samsung Galaxy A36 was $295 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (98/100 vs 54/100).
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 A36 (87/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (85/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A36 is a bit better (68/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Samsung Galaxy A36?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 by 36 points (88/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Samsung Galaxy A36?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Samsung Galaxy A36 — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Samsung Galaxy A36?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Samsung Galaxy A36?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Samsung Galaxy A36?
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 A36 is a better fit for everyday use.