Smartphones · Honor
HONOR Magic 8 pro 5G 512GB- Storage:
- 512 GB
- Memory (RAM):
- 12 GB
- Reference price:
- SAR 3,499
HONOR Magic 8 pro 5G 512GB vs Samsung Galaxy S 26 512GB: which one suits you?
The two differ in 7 of the specs we have recorded, and the HONOR Magic 8 pro 5G 512GB is cheaper by SAR 95 (prices checked 11 Nov 2026).
Which one should you choose?
- Paying less: cheaper by SAR 95
- Higher wired charging: 100 W vs 25 W
- Higher optical zoom (telephoto): 3.7 x vs 3 x
- Has dual SIM; the other doesn't
- Lower weight: 168 g vs 200 g
The deciding difference here: wired charging and optical zoom (telephoto) and price.
Compares recorded specs; a missing spec does not mean the feature is absent.
Smartphones · Samsung
Samsung Galaxy S 26 512GB- Storage:
- 512 GB
- Screen size:
- 6.3 in
- Reference price:
- SAR 3,594
Key differences
Screen size
✓ 6.71 in6.3 inWired charging
✓ 100 W25 WOptical zoom (telephoto)
✓ 3.7 x3 x
Specifications side by side
19 of 19 specs
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| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| Reference price | SAR 3,499 | SAR 3,594 |
| Memory (RAM) | 12 GB | — |
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite | — |
| Battery capacity | 6,920 mAh | — |
| Wired charging | ✓ 100 W | 25 W |
| Main camera | 50 MP | — |
| Years of OS updates | — | 7 years |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Optical zoom (telephoto) | ✓ 3.7 x | 3 x |
| Screen size | ✓ 6.71 in | 6.3 in |
| Display type | OLED | — |
| Dual SIM | ✓ Yes | No |
| Water and dust rating | — | IP68 |
| Operating system | — | Android |
| Wireless charging | Yes | Yes |
| Release year | 2025 | 2026 |
| Colour | Gold | Black |
| Dimensions | — | 15 x 7.2 x 0.7 cm |
| Weight | 200 g | ✓ 168 g |
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Direct comparison questions
What is the difference in storage between the HONOR Magic 8 pro 5G 512GB and the Samsung Galaxy S 26 512GB?
No difference here: storage is 512 GB on both.
What is the difference in wired charging between the HONOR Magic 8 pro 5G 512GB and the Samsung Galaxy S 26 512GB?
Wired charging is higher on the HONOR Magic 8 pro 5G 512GB: 100 W vs 25 W on the Samsung Galaxy S 26 512GB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.
What is the difference in screen size between the HONOR Magic 8 pro 5G 512GB and the Samsung Galaxy S 26 512GB?
Screen size is higher on the HONOR Magic 8 pro 5G 512GB: 6.71 in vs 6.3 in on the Samsung Galaxy S 26 512GB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.
What is the difference in wireless charging between the HONOR Magic 8 pro 5G 512GB and the Samsung Galaxy S 26 512GB?
No difference here: wireless charging is Yes on both.