Honor Magic8 vs Samsung Galaxy A7 2017
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (2017) runs on the Samsung Exynos 7880; launch prices were $625 and $459. 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 3600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 is noticeably lighter (186g vs 205g).
Honor Magic8
Samsung Galaxy A7 2017
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 175
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 760
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3600 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 15W
- 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 16/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 55/100)
- Lighter: 186g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $459 vs $625
- Better portability (68/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Samsung Galaxy A7 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 16/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 88/100, Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 — 0/100; 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 A7 2017 (98/100 vs 1/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (87/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (85/100 vs 16/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 is a bit better (68/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Samsung Galaxy A7 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 | 5.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1920x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 3600 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 15W | |
| 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 | Android 6.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 156.8×77.6×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $459 |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy A7 2017
- Main: 16MP f/1.9
- Front: 16MP
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A7 2017
- 5.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1920x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy A7 2017
- 3600 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless charging: no data
Launch price difference: $166. Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 was $166 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (98/100 vs 1/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (85/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (87/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (85/100 vs 16/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 is a bit better (68/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 by 70 points (88/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 — 18/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 14/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 1/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Samsung Galaxy A7 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 A7 2017 is a better fit for everyday use.