Honor Magic8 vs Samsung Galaxy S23
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; estimated prices are $625 and $229. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 66/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3900); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 1,660,456); the Samsung Galaxy S23 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 205g).
Honor Magic8
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 1660456
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 82/100)
- Lighter: 168g vs 205g
- Cheaper: $229 vs $625
- Better portability (83/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Samsung Galaxy S23, the Honor Magic8 scores 22 points higher (88/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Samsung Galaxy S23 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (87/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (85/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (83/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Samsung Galaxy S23 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 1660456 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.1" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 133 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1750 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 157.8×76.2×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 168 g | |
| Price | $625 | $229 |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 6.1" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Honor Magic8 and Samsung Galaxy S23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Samsung Galaxy S23 by 143.2% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $396. Samsung Galaxy S23 is cheaper by $396.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (98/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Samsung Galaxy S23 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (87/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (85/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (83/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 by 22 points (88/100 vs 66/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 67/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Samsung Galaxy S23?
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 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.