Honor Magic V5 vs Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
The Honor Magic V5 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $1350 and $2899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V5 leads — 81/100 vs 69/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V5 has the bigger battery (5820 mAh vs 5600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is faster in AnTuTu (2,926,532 vs 2,663,720); the Honor Magic V5 is noticeably lighter (222g vs 309g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V5
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
What makes Honor Magic V5 better?
- Bigger battery: 5820 vs 5600 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 45W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 222g vs 309g
- Cheaper at launch: $1350 vs $2899
- Better camera (80/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 70/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 20/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2926532 vs 2663720
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 89/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V5 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold, the Honor Magic V5 scores 12 points higher (81/100 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 63/100). Value score: Honor Magic V5 — 72/100, Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold — 46/100; 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 TriFold and the Honor Magic V5 are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V5 is a bit better (80/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V5 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (80/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V5 is a bit better (74/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V5 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (62/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V5 | Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2663720 | 2926532 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 9287 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2172x2352 | 2160x1584 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5820 mAh | 5600 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 45W | |
| 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 | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | 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 | 159.2×75.0×12.9 mm | |
| Weight | 222 g | 309 g | |
| Launch price | $1350 | $2899 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V5
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V5
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2172x2352
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2160x1584
- 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 TriFold
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V5 and Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads Honor Magic V5 by 9.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1549. Honor Magic V5 was $1549 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold and the Honor Magic V5 are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V5 is a bit better (80/100 vs 70/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V5 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (80/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V5 is a bit better (74/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V5 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (62/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V5 or the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Honor Magic V5 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V5 and the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Honor Magic V5 has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold — 69/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V5 or the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
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 TriFold?
The Honor Magic V5 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a better fit for gamers and power users.