Honor Magic8 vs Samsung Galaxy A55
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A55 (2024) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1480; launch prices were $625 and $449. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 55/100 (a 33-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 1,031,048).
Honor Magic8
Samsung Galaxy A55
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 1031048
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1050
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3200
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
- Lighter: 205g vs 213g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 49/100)
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $625
- Overall rating 55/100
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Samsung Galaxy A55, the Honor Magic8 scores 33 points higher (88/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 88/100, Samsung Galaxy A55 — 42/100; 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 A55 (98/100 vs 58/100). 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 A55 (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A55 (85/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 49/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Samsung Galaxy A55 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 1480 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 1031048 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 3200 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.6" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 108 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 / One UI 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 161.1×77.4×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $449 |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy A55
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A55
- 6.6" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy A55
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 and Samsung Galaxy A55, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Samsung Galaxy A55 by 291.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $176. Samsung Galaxy A55 was $176 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A55 (98/100 vs 58/100).
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 A55 (87/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A55 (85/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 49/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Samsung Galaxy A55?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A55 by 33 points (88/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Samsung Galaxy A55?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Samsung Galaxy A55 — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Samsung Galaxy A55?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Samsung Galaxy A55?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Samsung Galaxy A55?
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 A55 is a better fit for everyday use.