Honor Magic8 vs Samsung Galaxy M54
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy M54 (2023) runs on the Exynos 1380. 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 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 767,711).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Samsung Galaxy M54
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 767711
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1008
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2710
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 53/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 49/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy M54 better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 199g vs 205g
- Overall rating 55/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Samsung Galaxy M54, the Honor Magic8 scores 33 points higher (88/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M54 (98/100 vs 53/100). 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 M54 (87/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M54 (85/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Samsung Galaxy M54 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Samsung Galaxy M54 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Exynos 1380 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 767711 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1008 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2710 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED Plus | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13, One UI 5.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 164.9×77.3×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy M54
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M54
- 6.7" Super AMOLED Plus
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy M54
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Samsung Galaxy M54, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Samsung Galaxy M54 by 425.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Samsung Galaxy M54
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M54 (98/100 vs 53/100).
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 M54 (87/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M54 (85/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Samsung Galaxy M54 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Samsung Galaxy M54?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M54 by 33 points (88/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Samsung Galaxy M54?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Samsung Galaxy M54 — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Samsung Galaxy M54?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 49/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Samsung Galaxy M54?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Samsung Galaxy M54?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.