Honor Magic8 vs Samsung Galaxy A90 5G
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 50/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 824,513).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Samsung Galaxy A90 5G
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 205g vs 206g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 34/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A90 5G better?
- Overall rating 50/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G, the Honor Magic8 scores 38 points higher (88/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G (98/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G (85/100 vs 34/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Samsung Galaxy A90 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 824513 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 9.0 (Pie); One UI | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 164.8×76.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy A90 5G
- Main: 48MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A90 5G
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy A90 5G
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Samsung Galaxy A90 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Samsung Galaxy A90 5G by 389.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Samsung Galaxy A90 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G (98/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G (87/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G (85/100 vs 34/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G by 38 points (88/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.