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; estimated prices are $1599 and $1999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 74/100 vs 65/100 (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 3,942,923); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is noticeably lighter (215g vs 236g).
Honor Magic V6
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 3942923
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 45W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Cheaper: $1599 vs $1999
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (64/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (69/100 vs 40/100)
- Lighter: 215g vs 236g
- Better design/ergonomics (31/100 vs 5/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Honor Magic V6 scores 9 points higher (74/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (64/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (95/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (64/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (69/100 vs 40/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (31/100 vs 5/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 11033 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 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 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 236 g | 215 g | |
| Price | $1599 | $1999 |
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
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: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
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 5.7% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $400. Honor Magic V6 is cheaper by $400.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (95/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (64/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (69/100 vs 40/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (31/100 vs 5/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
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 74/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (64/100 vs 45/100).
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. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.