Honor Magic V5 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
The Honor Magic V5 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1350 and $2199. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V5 leads — 81/100 vs 78/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V5 has the bigger battery (5820 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 2,663,720).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V5
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
What makes Honor Magic V5 better?
- Bigger battery: 5820 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 60W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Cheaper at launch: $1350 vs $2199
- Better camera (80/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 61/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3453998 vs 2663720
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9287
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 215g vs 222g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V5 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, the Honor Magic V5 scores 3 points higher (81/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V5 leads (80/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V5 leads (74/100 vs 61/100). Value score: Honor Magic V5 — 72/100, 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 89/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V5 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra are nearly equal (80/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V5 is a bit better (80/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V5 is a bit better (74/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and the Honor Magic V5 are nearly equal (66/100 vs 62/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V5 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2663720 | 3453998 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 11047 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2172x2352 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5820 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 150 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 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 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 156.8×145.9×4.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 222 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $1350 | $2199 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V5
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V5
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2172x2352
- 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 V5
- 5820 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 8:27 hrs, total 21:30 hrs
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V5 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads Honor Magic V5 by 22.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $849. Honor Magic V5 was $849 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (96/100 vs 89/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V5 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra are nearly equal (80/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V5 is a bit better (80/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V5 is a bit better (74/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and the Honor Magic V5 are nearly equal (66/100 vs 62/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V5 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Honor Magic V5 edges out the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V5 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Honor Magic V5 has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — 78/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V5 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Honor Magic V5 leads on camera score (80/100 vs 67/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V5 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 89/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V5 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Honor Magic V5 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.