Honor Magic V vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
The Honor Magic V (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads — 78/100 vs 61/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4750); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,453,998 vs 1,294,871); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is noticeably lighter (215g vs 288g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
What makes Honor Magic V better?
- Faster charging: 66W vs 60W
- Overall rating 61/100
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3453998 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4750 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 215g vs 288g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (78/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra scores 17 points higher (78/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic V (96/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (67/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic V (66/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1294871 | 3453998 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 11047 | |
| Display | 7.9" Foldable OLED | 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1984x2272 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4750 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 42 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6, Google Play Services (market/region dependent) | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 160.4×141.1×6.7 mm | — | |
| Weight | 288 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $2199 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 42MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V
- 7.9" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 1984x2272
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V
- 4750 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads Honor Magic V by 62.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic V
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic V (96/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (67/100 vs 60/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic V (66/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is noticeably better than the Honor Magic V — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Honor Magic V has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — 78/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on camera score (67/100 vs 60/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Honor Magic V is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.