Honor Magic V3 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
The Honor Magic V3 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1399 and $2199. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads — 78/100 vs 75/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V3 has the bigger battery (5150 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,453,998 vs 2,388,314).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V3
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
What makes Honor Magic V3 better?
- Bigger battery: 5150 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 60W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Cheaper at launch: $1399 vs $2199
- Better camera (70/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 61/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3453998 vs 2388314
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6511
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 215g vs 226g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V3 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra scores 3 points higher (78/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 82/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V3 leads (71/100 vs 61/100). Value score: Honor Magic V3 — 60/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — 64/100; 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 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (96/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V3 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra are nearly equal (80/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V3 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra are nearly equal (70/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V3 is a bit better (71/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (66/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V3 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2388314 | 3453998 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 11047 | |
| Display | 7.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2156x2344 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5150 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 137 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, MagicOS 8.0.1 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 156.6×145.3×4.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 226 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $1399 | $2199 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V3
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V3
- 7.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2156x2344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V3
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V3 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads Honor Magic V3 by 30.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $800. Honor Magic V3 was $800 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (96/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V3 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra are nearly equal (80/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V3 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra are nearly equal (70/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V3 is a bit better (71/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (66/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V3 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra edges out the Honor Magic V3 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V3 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Honor Magic V3 has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — 78/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V3 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V3 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Honor Magic V3 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.