Honor Magic Vs3 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
The Honor Magic Vs3 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads — 70/100 vs 68/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic Vs3 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (2,814,251 vs 1,757,044).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic Vs3
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
What makes Honor Magic Vs3 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 45W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Better camera (51/100 vs 50/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2814251 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
- Lighter: 215g vs 229g
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 76/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic Vs3 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 2 points higher (70/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (93/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic Vs3 leads (68/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Honor Magic Vs3 (93/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic Vs3 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic Vs3 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic Vs3 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (68/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic Vs3 is a bit better (58/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic Vs3 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1757044 | 2814251 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 11047 | |
| Display | 7.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2156x2344 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 0 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 | — | $1999 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic Vs3
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic Vs3
- 7.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2156x2344
- 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 Vs3
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic Vs3 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads Honor Magic Vs3 by 37.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Honor Magic Vs3 (93/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic Vs3 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic Vs3 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic Vs3 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (68/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic Vs3 is a bit better (58/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic Vs3 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 edges out the Honor Magic Vs3 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic Vs3 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Honor Magic Vs3 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 70/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic Vs3 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (93/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic Vs3 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Honor Magic Vs3 is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.