Honor Magic8 vs Samsung Galaxy A5 2017
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (2017) runs on the Samsung Exynos 7880; launch prices were $625 and $380. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 18/100 (a 70-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 is noticeably lighter (157g vs 205g).
Honor Magic8
Samsung Galaxy A5 2017
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 175
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 760
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 1/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 51/100)
- Better value for money (88/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 157g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $380 vs $625
- Better portability (84/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017, the Honor Magic8 scores 70 points higher (88/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 1/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (88/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (98/100 vs 1/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (85/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (87/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (85/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (84/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (88/100 vs 0/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 7880 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 175 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 760 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 5.2" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 146.1×71.4×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 157 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $380 |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy A5 2017
- Main: 16MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A5 2017
- 5.2" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy A5 2017
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Launch price difference: $245. Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 was $245 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (98/100 vs 1/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (85/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (87/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (85/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (84/100 vs 56/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (88/100 vs 0/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 by 70 points (88/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 — 18/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 14/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 1/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Samsung Galaxy A5 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 A5 2017 is a better fit for everyday use.