Side-by-side technical data
Honor Magic4 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S23
Comparison between Honor Magic4 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S23: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Honor and Samsung.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy S23, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware and Connectivity. Unless Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | Magic4 Pro | Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.2 | 8.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 7.2 | 7.8 |
| Camera | 8.2 | 8.3 |
| Connectivity | 7.1 | 8.4 |
| Battery & charging | 8.7 | 6.3 |
Which one is for you?
Honor Magic4 Pro, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,600 mAh
- against 3,900 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Display Technology
- LTPO OLED
- against Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Display Pixel Density
- 460 ppi
- against 425 ppi
Samsung Galaxy S23, if you care about…
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
- against Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- Storage Type
- UFS 4.0
- against UFS 3.1
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.3
- against Bluetooth 5.2
- RAM Type
- DDR5
- against LPDDR5
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Magic4 Pro | Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 730 | Qualcomm Adreno 740 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3 GHz | 3.36 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,165,672 | 1,752,375 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 1,843 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 4,854 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with one 3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 core, three 2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 cores and four 1.80 GHz Cortex-A510 cores. | Octa-core CPU with one Cortex-X3 core, four Cortex-A715/A710 cores and three Cortex-A510 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB Best value | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 | DDR5 Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v11 |
Design
| Specification | Magic4 Pro | Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Cyan, Gold, Orange | Black, White, Pink, Grey, Purple, Green, Beige, Lime, Cream, Lavender |
| Body Thickness | 9.1 mm | 7.6 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 74.7 mm | 70.9 mm |
| Body Height | 163.6 mm | 146.3 mm |
| Weight | 215 g | 168 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 93 % Best value | 86.8 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Metal | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
Battery
| Specification | Magic4 Pro | Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,600 mAh Best value | 3,900 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 100 W Best value | 25 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Battery Level Indicator | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Battery Level Indicator |
| Wireless charging power | 100 W Best value | 15 W |
| Reverse wireless charging power | 5 W Best value | 4.5 W |
Display
| Specification | Magic4 Pro | Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | LTPO OLED Best value | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,000 nits | 1,750 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.81″ Best value | 6.1″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,312 px Best value | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,848 px Best value | 2,340 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 460 ppi Best value | 425 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 360 Hz Best value | 240 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 3,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | Aluminosilicate Glass, HDR10, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Dual-Edge Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Touchscreen, LTPO | Hole-Punch Notch, Gorilla Glass Victus 2, HDR10, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Variable Refresh Rate, DC Dimming, DCI-P3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Magic4 Pro | Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Magic4 Pro | Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Magic4 Pro | Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 12 | Android 13 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 12 | 13 Best value |
| OS Update Support | — | 4 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Magic4 Pro | Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Best value |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Tri-Band, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO, Wi-Fi Password Sharing Best value |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.3 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, EDR | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | Infrared, NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 3.1, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, FM Radio | Samsung DeX, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 3.2, USB OTG, eSIM, VoLTE, VoWiFi, Tethering, OTA Sync, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.1, Computer Sync |
| USB Version | USB 3.1 | USB 3.2 |
| SAR American Head | — | 0.95 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 0.88 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.96 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.3 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 10,000 Mbps | 10,000 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 3,000 Mbps | 3,000 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Magic4 Pro | Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 3 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, DTS, DTS:X, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, EDR, Hi-Res Audio | Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE, Hi-Res Audio |
Technical
| Specification | Magic4 Pro | Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | LGE-NX9, LGE-N49B, LGE-N19B, LGE-AN10, GBD-NX9 | SM-S911B, SM-S911B/DS, SM-S911U, SM-S911U1, SM-S911W, SM-S911N, SM-S9110, SM-S911E, SM-S911E/DS |
