Honor Magic8 vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim

Comparing the Honor Magic8 (2025) and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim (2024) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 86/100 vs 37/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP.

The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim by 49 points (86/100 vs 37/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Performance 93
Display 100
Camera 84
Battery 82
Design 43
Value for money 67
Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 81
Battery 0
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Honor Magic8 better?

  • Higher performance (93/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (84/100 vs 81/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (67/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim better?
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim, the Honor Magic8 scores 49 points higher (86/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (93/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (67/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim (93/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim is a bit better (50/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (67/100 vs 55/100).

Honor Magic8: The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim: The Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor Magic8 Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 4037547
Geekbench Single 3640
Geekbench Multi 11033
Display 6.6" Dynamic OLED 6.7" OLED
Resolution 2760x1256 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh
Charging 90W
Wireless charging 80W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 64 MP 50 MP
Front camera 50 MP 10 MP
RAM 12GB 8GB
Storage 256GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 15, One UI 7
Brightness (peak) 6000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm
Weight 205 g
Price $625
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 50MP
84
camera
Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim
  • Main: 200MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 10MP
81
camera
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
  • 6.6" Dynamic OLED
  • Resolution: 2760x1256
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 80W
82
battery
Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor Magic8
$625
Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim (93/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim (82/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim is a bit better (50/100 vs 43/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (67/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim?

The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim by 49 points (86/100 vs 37/100).

What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim?

The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim — 37/100.

Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim?

The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (93/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim?

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 Slim is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts.