Honor Magic8 vs Samsung Galaxy M14 5G
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G (2023) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330; estimated prices are $625 and $179. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 44/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 607,137); the Honor Magic8 is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.4mm).
Honor Magic8
Samsung Galaxy M14 5G
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 607137
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 952
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1963
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 15W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 205g vs 206g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 40/100)
- Cheaper: $179 vs $625
- Overall rating 44/100
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G, the Honor Magic8 scores 44 points higher (88/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G (98/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G (85/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G (87/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G (85/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G (56/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Samsung Galaxy M14 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 1330 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 607137 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 952 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 1963 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 2408x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 15W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 166.8×77.2×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 206 g | |
| Price | $625 | $179 |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy M14 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 13MP
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M14 5G
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2408x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy M14 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 and Samsung Galaxy M14 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Samsung Galaxy M14 5G by 565.0% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $446. Samsung Galaxy M14 5G is cheaper by $446.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G (98/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G (85/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G (87/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G (85/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G (56/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G by 44 points (88/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G — 44/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy M14 5G is a better fit for everyday use.