Honor Magic8 vs Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge (2016) runs on the Samsung Exynos 8890; launch prices were $625 and $790. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 28/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 413,736); the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge is noticeably lighter (157g vs 205g).
Honor Magic8
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 413736
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 413
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1102
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3600 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $625 vs $790
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 17/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 51/100)
- Lighter: 157g vs 205g
- Better portability (87/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge, the Honor Magic8 scores 60 points higher (88/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 17/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 88/100, Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge — 0/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge (98/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge (85/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge (85/100 vs 17/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 (87/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 8890 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 413736 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 413 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 1102 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 5.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 3600 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 150.9×72.6×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 157 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $790 |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 5MP
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge
- 5.5" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge
- 3600 mAh
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
We compared Honor Magic8 and Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge by 875.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $165. Honor Magic8 was $165 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge (98/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge (85/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge (85/100 vs 17/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 (87/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge by 60 points (88/100 vs 28/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge — 28/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Samsung Galaxy S7 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 S7 Edge is a better fit for everyday use.