Honor Magic8 vs Samsung Galaxy S22+
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S22+ (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1; launch prices were $625 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 58/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 1,294,871).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Samsung Galaxy S22+
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $625 vs $999
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S22+ better?
- Lighter: 196g vs 205g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Samsung Galaxy S22+, the Honor Magic8 scores 30 points higher (88/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Samsung Galaxy S22+ — 26/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22+ (98/100 vs 68/100). 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 S22+ (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22+ (85/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S22+ is a bit better (64/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Samsung Galaxy S22+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 205 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy S22+
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S22+
- 6.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy S22+
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Samsung Galaxy S22+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Samsung Galaxy S22+ by 211.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $374. Honor Magic8 was $374 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22+ (98/100 vs 68/100).
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 S22+ (87/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22+ (85/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S22+ is a bit better (64/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Samsung Galaxy S22+?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22+ by 30 points (88/100 vs 58/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Samsung Galaxy S22+?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Samsung Galaxy S22+ — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Samsung Galaxy S22+?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Samsung Galaxy S22+?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Samsung Galaxy S22+?
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 S22+ is a better fit for active users.