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; launch prices were $625 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 63/100 (a 25-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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 1436963
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Lighter: 205g vs 209g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S23 FE better?
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $625
- Overall rating 63/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE, the Honor Magic8 scores 25 points higher (88/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Samsung Galaxy S23 FE — 40/100; 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 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (98/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (87/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (85/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 1436963 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4188 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $625 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
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.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $26. Samsung Galaxy S23 FE was $26 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (98/100 vs 69/100).
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 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (87/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (85/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE by 25 points (88/100 vs 63/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 63/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 69/100).
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, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is a better fit for active users.