Honor Magic V3 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
The Honor Magic V3 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $67 and $1999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V3 leads — 76/100 vs 72/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V3 has the bigger battery (5150 mAh vs 4800); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 2,388,314).
Honor Magic V3
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Bigger battery: 5150 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 45W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Cheaper: $67 vs $1999
- Better camera (70/100 vs 50/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 44/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 2388314
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 7192
- Lighter: 215g vs 226g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 83/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic V3 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Honor Magic V3 scores 4 points higher (76/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (98/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V3 leads (70/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V3 leads (71/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V3 (98/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V3 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V3 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (70/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V3 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (71/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V3 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (59/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic V3 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2388314 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2205 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7192 | 11033 | |
| Display | 7.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2156x2344 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5150 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 137 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 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 | |
| Price | $67 | $1999 |
Honor Magic V3
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Honor Magic V3
- 7.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2156x2344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic V3
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Honor Magic V3 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads Honor Magic V3 by 39.4% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $1932. Honor Magic V3 is cheaper by $1932.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V3 (98/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V3 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V3 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (70/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V3 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (71/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V3 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (59/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic V3 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Honor Magic V3 edges out the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 by just 4 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?
The Honor Magic V3 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V3 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Honor Magic V3 leads on camera score (70/100 vs 50/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V3 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V3 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Honor Magic V3 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.