Honor Magic8 vs Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (2021) runs on the Exynos 850. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 21/100 (a 67-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 234,339); the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 is noticeably lighter (172g vs 205g).
Honor Magic8
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 234339
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 836
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 16/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 45/100)
- Lighter: 172g vs 205g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5, the Honor Magic8 scores 67 points higher (88/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (98/100 vs 16/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (85/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (87/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (85/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 is a bit better (64/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Exynos 850 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 234339 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 300 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 836 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 5.3" PLS IPS | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 720x1480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 15W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11, One UI 2.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 147.1×71.6×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 172 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | — |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
- Main: 16MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
- 5.3" PLS IPS
- Resolution: 720x1480
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
- 3000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 and Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 by 1623.0% in our overall performance rating.
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (98/100 vs 16/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (85/100 vs 45/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (87/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (85/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 is a bit better (64/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 by 67 points (88/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 — 21/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 16/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5?
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 Xcover 5 is a better fit for everyday use.