Google Pixel Fold vs Honor Magic8
The Google Pixel Fold (2023) runs on the Google Tensor G2, while the Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1799 and $625. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 65/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4821); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 1,186,373); the Honor Magic8 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 283g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel Fold
Honor Magic8
What makes Google Pixel Fold better?
- Overall rating 65/100
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 1186373
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1461
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3867
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4821 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 205g vs 283g
- Cheaper at launch: $625 vs $1799
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Google Pixel Fold vs the Honor Magic8, the Honor Magic8 scores 23 points higher (88/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Google Pixel Fold — 38/100, Honor Magic8 — 90/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel Fold (98/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Google Pixel Fold (87/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Google Pixel Fold (85/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Google Pixel Fold are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Google Pixel Fold | Honor Magic8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1186373 | 4037547 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1461 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3867 | 11047 | |
| Display | 7.6" Foldable OLED | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | |
| Resolution | 1840x2208 | 2760x1256 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4821 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 133 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 10 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1450 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 139.7×158.7×5.8 mm | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 283 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $1799 | $625 |
Camera comparison
Google Pixel Fold
- Main: 48MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 10MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Google Pixel Fold
- 7.6" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 1840x2208
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Google Pixel Fold
- 4821 mAh
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Google Pixel Fold and Honor Magic8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Google Pixel Fold by 70.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1174. Honor Magic8 was $1174 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel Fold (98/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Google Pixel Fold (87/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Google Pixel Fold (85/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Google Pixel Fold are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel Fold or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel Fold by 23 points (88/100 vs 65/100).
What is the rating of the Google Pixel Fold and the Honor Magic8?
The Google Pixel Fold has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Honor Magic8 — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel Fold or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 67/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel Fold or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel Fold over the Honor Magic8?
The Google Pixel 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, budget-conscious buyers.