Honor Magic8 vs Samsung Galaxy S21 FE
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $625 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 51/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 746,808); the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is noticeably lighter (177g vs 205g).
Honor Magic8
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 746808
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $625 vs $699
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 26/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Lighter: 177g vs 205g
- Better portability (74/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE, the Honor Magic8 scores 37 points higher (88/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 88/100, Samsung Galaxy S21 FE — 14/100; 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 S21 FE (98/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (87/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (85/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (74/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 746808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 155.7×74.5×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 177 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $699 |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE
- 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Honor Magic8 and Samsung Galaxy S21 FE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Samsung Galaxy S21 FE by 440.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $74. Honor Magic8 was $74 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (98/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (87/100 vs 26/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (85/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (74/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE by 37 points (88/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 26/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE?
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 S21 FE is a better fit for everyday use.