Honor Magic V vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
The Honor Magic V (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads — 65/100 vs 36/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4750); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,290,942); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is noticeably lighter (215g vs 288g).
Honor Magic V
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Faster charging: 66W vs 45W
- Better camera (58/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 40/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 0/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1290942
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4453
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4750 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 215g vs 288g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 18/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (31/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic V vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 29 points higher (65/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (92/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V leads (58/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic V leads (55/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V (92/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V is a bit better (58/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (42/100 vs 40/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V (31/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic V significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (55/100 vs 0/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic V | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1290942 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1675 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4453 | 11033 | |
| Display | 7.9" Foldable OLED | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1984x2272 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4750 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 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 | |
| Price | — | $1999 |
Honor Magic V
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 42MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Honor Magic V
- 7.9" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 1984x2272
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic V
- 4750 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Honor Magic V and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads Honor Magic V by 67.3% in our overall performance rating.
Honor Magic V
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V (92/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V is a bit better (58/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (42/100 vs 40/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V (31/100 vs 0/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic V significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (55/100 vs 0/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic V or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V by 29 points (65/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Honor Magic V has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Honor Magic V leads on camera score (58/100 vs 45/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Honor Magic V is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.