Honor Magic V5 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
The Honor Magic V5 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V5 leads — 82/100 vs 69/100 (a 13-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 Fold7 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 2,663,720).
Honor Magic V5
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- Bigger battery: 5820 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Better camera (80/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 78/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 2663720
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 215g vs 217g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 90/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 65/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic V5 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7, the Honor Magic V5 scores 13 points higher (82/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V5 leads (80/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V5 leads (74/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and the Honor Magic V5 are nearly equal (92/100 vs 90/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V5 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V5 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (80/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V5 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (74/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and the Honor Magic V5 are nearly equal (66/100 vs 65/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic V5 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2663720 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 9494 | |
| Display | 8.0" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2 | |
| Resolution | 2172x2352 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5820 mAh | 4400 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 150 | — | |
| 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, up to 7 major Android upgrades, 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 | |
| Launch price | $1999 | — |
Honor Magic V5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- 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 Fold7
- 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- 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 Fold7
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Honor Magic V5 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads Honor Magic V5 by 14.6% in our overall performance rating.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and the Honor Magic V5 are nearly equal (92/100 vs 90/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V5 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V5 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (80/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V5 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (74/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and the Honor Magic V5 are nearly equal (66/100 vs 65/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic V5 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Honor Magic V5 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V5 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Honor Magic V5 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 — 69/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V5 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Honor Magic V5 leads on camera score (80/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V5 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Honor Magic V5 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.