Honor Magic V5 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
The Honor Magic V5 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $1259 and $1999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V5 leads — 68/100 vs 61/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V5 has the bigger battery (5820 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is faster in AnTuTu (3,065,623 vs 2,663,720); per DXOMark lab testing, the Honor Magic V5 has the stronger camera (150 vs 145).
Honor Magic V5
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 2910
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 9174
- Bigger battery: 5820 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Cheaper: $1259 vs $1999
- Better camera (80/100 vs 76/100)
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 25/100)
- Better value for money (23/100 vs 0/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3065623 vs 2663720
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 215g vs 217g
- Higher performance (67/100 vs 63/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (31/100 vs 28/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic V5 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, the Honor Magic V5 scores 7 points higher (68/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V5 leads (65/100 vs 25/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic V5 leads (23/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and the Honor Magic V5 are nearly equal (67/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V5 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V5 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (65/100 vs 25/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and the Honor Magic V5 are nearly equal (31/100 vs 28/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic V5 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (23/100 vs 0/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic V5 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2663720 | 3065623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | 2910 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9300 | 9174 | |
| Display | 8.0" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2172x2352 | 2184x1968 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5820 mAh | 4400 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 150 | 145 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, upgradable to Android 16, MagicOS 10, up to 7 major Android upgrades | Android 16 / One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 156.8×145.9×4.1 mm | 158.4×143.2×4.2 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | 215 g | |
| Price | $1259 | $1999 |
Honor Magic V5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Honor Magic V5
- 8.0" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2172x2352
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
- 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2184x1968
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic V5
- 5820 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 8:27 hrs, total 21:30 hrs
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Honor Magic V5 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads Honor Magic V5 by 13.1% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $740. Honor Magic V5 is cheaper by $740.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and the Honor Magic V5 are nearly equal (67/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V5 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 76/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V5 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (65/100 vs 25/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and the Honor Magic V5 are nearly equal (31/100 vs 28/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic V5 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (23/100 vs 0/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic V5 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7?
The Honor Magic V5 edges out the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V5 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7?
The Honor Magic V5 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 — 61/100.
Should you choose the Honor Magic V5 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7?
The Honor Magic V5 is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is a better fit for active users.