Honor Magic8 vs Samsung Galaxy S7
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S7 (2016) runs on the Samsung Exynos 8890; launch prices were $625 and $670. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 27/100 (a 61-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3000); 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 is noticeably lighter (152g vs 205g).
Honor Magic8
Samsung Galaxy S7
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 413736
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 413
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1102
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $625 vs $670
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 51/100)
- Lighter: 152g vs 205g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Samsung Galaxy S7, the Honor Magic8 scores 61 points higher (88/100 vs 27/100). 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 15/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 88/100, Samsung Galaxy S7 — 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 (98/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S7 (85/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S7 (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S7 (85/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S7 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (84/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Samsung Galaxy S7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 5.1" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 3000 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 | 142.4×69.6×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 152 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $670 |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy S7
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 5MP
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S7
- 5.1" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy S7
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
We compared Honor Magic8 and Samsung Galaxy S7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Samsung Galaxy S7 by 875.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $45. Honor Magic8 was $45 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S7 (98/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S7 (85/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S7 (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S7 (85/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S7 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (84/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Samsung Galaxy S7?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S7 by 61 points (88/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Samsung Galaxy S7?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Samsung Galaxy S7 — 27/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Samsung Galaxy S7?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Samsung Galaxy S7?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Samsung Galaxy S7?
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 is a better fit for everyday use.