Honor Magic8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S25
Honor Magic8 Pro comes out ahead overall, scoring 72.5% to 27.5% across the categories compared — particularly battery capacity (7100 mAh vs 4000 mAh).
Honor Magic8 Pro scored 72.5%, Samsung Galaxy S25 scored 27.5%.
Honor Magic8 Pro is priced around $939, Samsung Galaxy S25 around $450.
How Honor Magic8 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S25 Rank
Honor Magic8 Pro
Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 ranks in the top 14% of 37 chipsets we track.
LTPO OLED display ranks in the top 50% of 16 display types we track.
Aluminum build ranks in the top 60% of 5 build materials we track.
Wi-Fi 7 ranks in the top 25% of 4 Wi-Fi standards we track.
4K@30/60fps front camera video ranks in the top 15% of 7 front-video specs we track.
4K@24/30/60/120fps main camera video ranks in the top 19% of 16 video-recording specs we track.
Samsung Galaxy S25
Snapdragon 8 Elite ranks in the top 19% of 37 chipsets we track.
Dynamic LTPO AMOLED display ranks in the top 7% of 16 display types we track.
Glass/Aluminum build ranks in the top 40% of 5 build materials we track.
Wi-Fi 7 ranks in the top 25% of 4 Wi-Fi standards we track.
4K@30/60fps front camera video ranks in the top 15% of 7 front-video specs we track.
8K@24/30fps main camera video ranks in the top 63% of 16 video-recording specs we track.
Honor Magic8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S25: Display
| Spec |
 Honor Magic8 Pro
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 Samsung Galaxy S25
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|---|---|---|
| Display size | 6.71 in | 6.2 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 1800 nits | 2600 nits |
| Display type | LTPO OLED | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1256 x 2808 | 1080 x 2340 |
Honor Magic8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S25: Camera
| Spec |
Honor Magic8 Pro
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Samsung Galaxy S25
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|---|---|---|
| Main camera resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Ultrawide camera resolution | 50 MP | 12 MP |
| Front camera resolution | 50 MP | 12 MP |
| Main aperture | 1.6 f | 1.8 f |
| Front aperture | 2 f | 2.2 f |
| Ultrawide aperture | 2 f | 2.2 f |
| Optical image stabilization | Yes | Yes |
| Main video | 4K@24/30/60/120fps | 8K@24/30fps |
| Front video | 4K@30/60fps | 4K@30/60fps |
| Camera features | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, HDR, panorama | Best Face, LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama |
Honor Magic8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S25: Battery
| Spec |
Honor Magic8 Pro
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Samsung Galaxy S25
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|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 7100 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 100 W | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | 80 W | 15 W |
| Charging port | USB-C | USB-C |
Honor Magic8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S25: Performance
| Spec |
Honor Magic8 Pro
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Samsung Galaxy S25
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|---|---|---|
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Storage options | 256GB, 512GB, 512GB, 16GB | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB |
Honor Magic8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S25: Network & Connectivity
| Spec |
Honor Magic8 Pro
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Samsung Galaxy S25
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|---|---|---|
| 5G (sub-6) | Yes | Yes |
| 5G (mmWave) | No | No |
| 5G capable | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 6 | 5.4 |
| Wi-Fi generation | 7 | 7 |
| SIM type | Nano-SIM/eSIM | Nano-SIM/eSIM |
Honor Magic8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S25: Build & Design
| Spec |
Honor Magic8 Pro
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Samsung Galaxy S25
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|---|---|---|
| Weight | 219 g | 162 g |
| Thickness | 8.3 mm | 7.2 mm |
| Build material | Aluminum | Glass/Aluminum |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Available colors | Sunrise Gold, Sky Cyan, Black, White | Icy Blue, Mint, Navy, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold, Coral Red, Blue Black |
Honor Magic8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S25: OS & Software
| Spec |
Honor Magic8 Pro
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Samsung Galaxy S25
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|---|---|---|
| Operating system | MagicOS 10 | One UI 8 |
| OS version | 16 | 15 |
| Update policy | 7 Updates | 7 Updates |
Honor Magic8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S25: Audio
| Spec |
Honor Magic8 Pro
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Samsung Galaxy S25
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|---|---|---|
| Dolby Atmos | No | No |
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| Headphone jack | No | No |
Honor Magic8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S25: Extras & Features
| Spec |
Honor Magic8 Pro
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Samsung Galaxy S25
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|---|---|---|
| Desktop mode | No | No |
| Stylus support | No | No |
| Satellite connectivity | No | No |
| Wireless reverse charging | Yes | Yes |
Where each phone wins
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Battery capacity: 7100 mAh (vs 4000 mAh)
- Wired charging: 100 W (vs 25 W)
- Wireless charging: 80 W (vs 15 W)
- Ultrawide camera resolution: 50 MP (vs 12 MP)
- Front camera resolution: 50 MP (vs 12 MP)
- Main aperture: 1.6 f (vs 1.8 f)
- Front aperture: 2 f (vs 2.2 f)
- Ultrawide aperture: 2 f (vs 2.2 f)
- Display size: 6.71 in (vs 6.2 in)
- Storage: 256 GB (vs 128 GB)
- Bluetooth version: 6 (vs 5.4 )
Samsung Galaxy S25
- Brightness: 2600 nits (vs 1800 nits)
- Weight: 162 g (vs 219 g)
- Thickness: 7.2 mm (vs 8.3 mm)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has the better battery capacity, the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S25?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has the better battery capacity at 7100 mAh, versus 4000 mAh on the Samsung Galaxy S25.
Which has the better storage, the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S25?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has the better storage at 256 GB, versus 128 GB on the Samsung Galaxy S25.
Which has the better display size, the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S25?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has the better display size at 6.71 in, versus 6.2 in on the Samsung Galaxy S25.
Which has the better weight, the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S25?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 has the better weight at 162 g, versus 219 g on the Honor Magic8 Pro.