Honor Magic Vs3 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
The Honor Magic Vs3 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads — 78/100 vs 68/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,453,998 vs 1,757,044).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic Vs3
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
What makes Honor Magic Vs3 better?
- Faster charging: 66W vs 60W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 61/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3453998 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 215g vs 229g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 51/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic Vs3 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra scores 10 points higher (78/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (67/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic Vs3 (96/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic Vs3 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra are nearly equal (80/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic Vs3 (67/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic Vs3 is a bit better (68/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (66/100 vs 58/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic Vs3 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1757044 | 3453998 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 11047 | |
| Display | 7.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2156x2344 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, MagicOS 8.0.1 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 156.8×145.2×4.7 mm | — | |
| Weight | 229 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $2199 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic Vs3
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic Vs3
- 7.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2156x2344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic Vs3
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic Vs3 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads Honor Magic Vs3 by 49.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic Vs3
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic Vs3 (96/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic Vs3 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra are nearly equal (80/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic Vs3 (67/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic Vs3 is a bit better (68/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (66/100 vs 58/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic Vs3 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is noticeably better than the Honor Magic Vs3 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic Vs3 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Honor Magic Vs3 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — 78/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic Vs3 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on camera score (67/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic Vs3 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic Vs3 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Honor Magic Vs3 is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.