Honor Magic8 vs Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2400; estimated prices are $625 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 86/100 vs 51/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4700); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 2,019,654); the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE is noticeably lighter (190g vs 205g).
Honor Magic8
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 2019654
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2085
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 6507
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4700 mAh
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 37/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 29/100)
- Lighter: 190g vs 205g
- Cheaper: $599 vs $625
- Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 43/100)
- Better value for money (69/100 vs 67/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE, the Honor Magic8 scores 35 points higher (86/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (93/100 vs 37/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (84/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (82/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE (93/100 vs 37/100). 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 S25 FE (84/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE (82/100 vs 29/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (62/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (69/100 vs 67/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Samsung Galaxy S25 FE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 2400 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 2019654 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 2085 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 6507 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4700 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 118 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 161.3×76.6×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 190 g | |
| Price | $625 | $599 |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
- 4700 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 and Samsung Galaxy S25 FE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Samsung Galaxy S25 FE by 99.9% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $26. Samsung Galaxy S25 FE is cheaper by $26.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE (93/100 vs 37/100).
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 S25 FE (84/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE (82/100 vs 29/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (62/100 vs 43/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (69/100 vs 67/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE by 35 points (86/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (84/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (93/100 vs 37/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Samsung Galaxy S25 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 S25 FE is a better fit for everyday use.