Honor Magic V5 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
The Honor Magic V5 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $1259 and $1999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V5 leads — 68/100 vs 65/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V5 has the bigger battery (5820 mAh vs 4800); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 2,663,720).
Honor Magic V5
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Bigger battery: 5820 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 45W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Cheaper: $1259 vs $1999
- Better camera (80/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 40/100)
- Better value for money (23/100 vs 0/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 2663720
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3050
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9300
- Lighter: 215g vs 217g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 63/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (31/100 vs 28/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic V5 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Honor Magic V5 scores 3 points higher (68/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (92/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V5 leads (80/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V5 leads (65/100 vs 40/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic V5 leads (23/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V5 (92/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V5 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (80/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V5 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (65/100 vs 40/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 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 Fold8 (23/100 vs 0/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic V5 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2663720 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9300 | 11033 | |
| Display | 8.0" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2172x2352 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5820 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 150 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 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 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 156.8×145.9×4.1 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 Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Honor Magic V5
- 8.0" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2172x2352
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- 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 Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Honor Magic V5 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads Honor Magic V5 by 32.4% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $740. Honor Magic V5 is cheaper by $740.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V5 (92/100 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 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (80/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V5 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (65/100 vs 40/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 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 Fold8 (23/100 vs 0/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic V5 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Honor Magic V5 edges out the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 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?
The Honor Magic V5 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V5 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Honor Magic V5 leads on camera score (80/100 vs 45/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V5 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V5 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Honor Magic V5 is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.