Honor Magic4 Ultimate vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
The Honor Magic4 Ultimate (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, 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 — 73/100 vs 70/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4600); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,382,020 vs 1,294,871); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is noticeably lighter (201g vs 242g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic4 Ultimate
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
What makes Honor Magic4 Ultimate better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Better camera (78/100 vs 50/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3382020 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4600 mAh
- Lighter: 201g vs 242g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 68/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic4 Ultimate vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 3 points higher (73/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (96/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic4 Ultimate leads (78/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic4 Ultimate leads (66/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Honor Magic4 Ultimate (96/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic4 Ultimate is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic4 Ultimate notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (78/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic4 Ultimate is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic4 Ultimate (74/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic4 Ultimate | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1294871 | 3382020 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1312x2848 | 1828x2448 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 147 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6, Google Play Services | Android 17 / One UI 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×74.7×11.4 mm | 123.9×161.4×4.5 mm | |
| Weight | 242 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1999 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic4 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 12MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic4 Ultimate
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1312x2848
- 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 Magic4 Ultimate
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic4 Ultimate and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads Honor Magic4 Ultimate by 61.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic4 Ultimate
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Honor Magic4 Ultimate (96/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic4 Ultimate is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic4 Ultimate notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (78/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic4 Ultimate is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic4 Ultimate (74/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic4 Ultimate or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 edges out the Honor Magic4 Ultimate by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic4 Ultimate and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Honor Magic4 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic4 Ultimate or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Honor Magic4 Ultimate leads on camera score (78/100 vs 50/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic4 Ultimate or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (96/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic4 Ultimate over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Honor Magic4 Ultimate is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.