Honor Magic V6 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1599 and $1999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 73/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 4800); the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 3,382,020); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is noticeably lighter (201g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 3382020
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 45W
- Faster wireless charging: 66W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $1599 vs $1999
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 96/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 50/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 better?
- Lighter: 201g vs 236g
- Better portability (74/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Honor Magic V6 scores 9 points higher (82/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 72/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 54/100; 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 Honor Magic V6 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (98/100 vs 96/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (69/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (74/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 3382020 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 11047 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 1828x2448 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 / One UI 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 123.9×161.4×4.5 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $1999 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1828x2448
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 by 23.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $400. Honor Magic V6 was $400 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (98/100 vs 96/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (69/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (78/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (74/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Honor Magic V6 edges out the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 50/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.