Honor 500 Pro (China) vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
The Honor 500 Pro (China) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads — 84/100 vs 64/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 500 Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4400); the Honor 500 Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 2,345,563); the Honor 500 Pro (China) is noticeably lighter (201g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 500 Pro (China)
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
What makes Honor 500 Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 2345563
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 201g vs 236g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special better?
- Overall rating 64/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 500 Pro (China) vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special, the Honor 500 Pro (China) scores 20 points higher (84/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads (78/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads (86/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) is a bit better (85/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special (78/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special (86/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) is a bit better (60/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 500 Pro (China) | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 2345563 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2 | |
| Resolution | 1264x2736 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4400 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 4 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm | 157.9×142.6×4.9 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 236 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 4MP
Display comparison
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
- 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 500 Pro (China) and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor 500 Pro (China) leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special by 33.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) is a bit better (85/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special (78/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special (86/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) is a bit better (60/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special by 20 points (84/100 vs 64/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 500 Pro (China) and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) leads on camera score (78/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) leads on performance (91/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 Pro (China) over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special is a better fit for gamers and power users.