Apple iPhone Fold vs Honor Magic8

The Apple iPhone Fold (2026) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 86/100 vs 56/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 2,568,709).

The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Fold by 30 points (86/100 vs 56/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Fold
Performance 72
Display 100
Camera 47
Battery 0
Design 50
Value for money 55
Honor Magic8
Performance 93
Display 100
Camera 84
Battery 82
Design 43
Value for money 67
What makes Apple iPhone Fold better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3970 vs 3640

  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 2568709
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 10558
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Higher performance (93/100 vs 72/100)
  • Better camera (84/100 vs 47/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (67/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone Fold vs the Honor Magic8, the Honor Magic8 scores 30 points higher (86/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (93/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (84/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (67/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Fold (93/100 vs 72/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Fold (84/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Fold (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone Fold is a bit better (50/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (67/100 vs 55/100).

Apple iPhone Fold: The Apple iPhone Fold is a better fit for active users.
Honor Magic8: The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Apple iPhone Fold Honor Magic8
Processor Apple A19 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 2568709 4037547
Geekbench Single 3970 3640
Geekbench Multi 10558 11033
Display 7.8" Foldable LTPO OLED 6.6" Dynamic OLED
Resolution 1920x2713 2760x1256
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh
Charging 90W
Wireless charging 0W 80W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 64 MP
Front camera 4 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB
OS iOS 19 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 6000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm
Weight 205 g
Price $625
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Fold
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 4MP
47
camera
Honor Magic8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 50MP
84
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Fold
  • 7.8" Foldable LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1920x2713
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Honor Magic8
  • 6.6" Dynamic OLED
  • Resolution: 2760x1256
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone Fold
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Honor Magic8
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 80W
82
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Apple iPhone Fold and Honor Magic8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Apple iPhone Fold Apple A19 Pro
56/100
2568709 AnTuTu
Honor Magic8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
86/100 +36.4%
4037547 AnTuTu

Honor Magic8 leads Apple iPhone Fold by 36.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Apple iPhone Fold
Price unknown
Honor Magic8
$625
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Fold (93/100 vs 72/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Fold (84/100 vs 47/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Fold (82/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone Fold is a bit better (50/100 vs 43/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (67/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Fold or the Honor Magic8?

The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Fold by 30 points (86/100 vs 56/100).

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Fold and the Honor Magic8?

The Apple iPhone Fold has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Honor Magic8 — 86/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Fold or the Honor Magic8?

The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (84/100 vs 47/100).

Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone Fold or the Honor Magic8?

The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (93/100 vs 72/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone Fold over the Honor Magic8?

The Apple iPhone Fold is a better fit for active users. The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.