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 70/100 (a 12-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 2,814,251); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is noticeably lighter (215g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 2814251
- 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 93/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 50/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 better?
- Lighter: 215g vs 236g
- Overall rating 70/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Honor Magic V6 scores 12 points higher (82/100 vs 70/100). 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 — 48/100; 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 is a bit better (98/100 vs 93/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100). 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 Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (54/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 2814251 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 11047 | |
| 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 | 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 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 | |
| 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: 1968x2184
- 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 48.0% 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 is a bit better (98/100 vs 93/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100).
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 Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (54/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Honor Magic V6 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
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 — 70/100.
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).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 93/100).
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.