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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Samsung Galaxy A5 2017
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 175
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 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)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 better?
- Lighter: 157g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $380 vs $625
- Better portability (84/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
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). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 — 0/100; 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 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 7880 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 175 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 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 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy A5 2017
- Main: 16MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A5 2017
- 5.2" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy A5 2017
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $245. Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 was $245 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
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).
Frequently asked questions
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.