Honor Magic8 vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $625 and $1099. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 75/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3900); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 3,034,849); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably lighter (163g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 3034849
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2970
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9490
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $625 vs $1099
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 73/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 163g vs 205g
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (97/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, the Honor Magic8 scores 13 points higher (88/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 29/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 60/100; 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 is a bit better (98/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (87/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (85/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 (97/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 3034849 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2970 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 9490 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 140 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 163 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $1099 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge by 33.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $474. Honor Magic8 was $474 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (98/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (87/100 vs 73/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (85/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 (97/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Honor Magic8 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 73/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
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 S25 Edge is a better fit for gamers and power users.