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; launch prices were $625 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 68/100 (a 20-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 2,000,659); the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE is noticeably lighter (190g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 2000659
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2115
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6826
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 80/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 FE better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $625
- Better portability (71/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE, the Honor Magic8 scores 20 points higher (88/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 50/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Samsung Galaxy S25 FE — 50/100; 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 S25 FE (98/100 vs 80/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE (87/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE (85/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (71/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Samsung Galaxy S25 FE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 2400 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 2000659 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2115 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 6826 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4700 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 118 | |
| 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 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $625 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 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 S25 FE
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Samsung Galaxy S25 FE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Samsung Galaxy S25 FE by 101.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $26. Samsung Galaxy S25 FE was $26 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE (98/100 vs 80/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE (87/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE (85/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (71/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE by 20 points (88/100 vs 68/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 80/100).
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, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy S25 FE is a better fit for gamers and power users.