Honor Magic8 vs Samsung Galaxy S25
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $625 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 65/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 2,583,039); the Samsung Galaxy S25 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Samsung Galaxy S25
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 2583039
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3050
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9600
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $625 vs $799
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 89/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 better?
- Lighter: 162g vs 205g
- Better portability (89/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Samsung Galaxy S25, the Honor Magic8 scores 23 points higher (88/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 31/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Samsung Galaxy S25 — 44/100; 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 89/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 (85/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 (89/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Samsung Galaxy S25 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 2583039 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 9600 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 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 | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 162 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy S25
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy S25
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Samsung Galaxy S25, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Samsung Galaxy S25 by 56.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $174. Honor Magic8 was $174 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (98/100 vs 89/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 (87/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 (85/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 (89/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Samsung Galaxy S25?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 by 23 points (88/100 vs 65/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Samsung Galaxy S25?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Samsung Galaxy S25?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Samsung Galaxy S25?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 89/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Samsung Galaxy S25?
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 is a better fit for gamers and power users.