Honor Magic8 vs Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1; estimated prices are $625 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 86/100 vs 45/100 (a 41-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 1,436,963).
Honor Magic8
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 1436963
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4453
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Lighter: 205g vs 209g
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 20/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 27/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (43/100 vs 38/100)
- Cheaper: $599 vs $625
- Better value for money (69/100 vs 67/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE, the Honor Magic8 scores 41 points higher (86/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (93/100 vs 20/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (84/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (82/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (93/100 vs 20/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (84/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (82/100 vs 27/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (43/100 vs 38/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (69/100 vs 67/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 1436963 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 4453 | |
| 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 | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 127 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1450 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 158.0×76.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 209 g | |
| Price | $625 | $599 |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 10MP
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Honor Magic8 and Samsung Galaxy S23 FE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Samsung Galaxy S23 FE by 181.0% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $26. Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is cheaper by $26.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (93/100 vs 20/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (84/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (82/100 vs 27/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (43/100 vs 38/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (69/100 vs 67/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE by 41 points (86/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (84/100 vs 63/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (93/100 vs 20/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is a better fit for everyday use.