Honor Magic4 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
The Honor Magic4 (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 62/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,382,020 vs 1,294,871); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is thinner (4.5mm vs 8.8mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic4
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
What makes Honor Magic4 better?
- Faster charging: 66W vs 45W
- Lighter: 199g vs 201g
- Better camera (54/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (82/100 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
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 49/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic4 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 11 points higher (73/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (96/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Honor Magic4 (96/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic4 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic4 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Honor Magic4 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Honor Magic4 (74/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic4 | 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 | 1224x2664 | 1828x2448 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6, Google Play Services | Android 17 / One UI 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×74.5×8.8 mm | 123.9×161.4×4.5 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1999 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic4
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 12MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic4
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2664
- 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
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic4 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads Honor Magic4 by 61.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic4
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Honor Magic4 (96/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic4 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic4 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Honor Magic4 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Honor Magic4 (74/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic4 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is noticeably better than the Honor Magic4 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic4 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Honor Magic4 has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 73/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic4 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 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Honor Magic4 is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.