Honor Magic5 Ultimate vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate leads — 75/100 vs 65/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic5 Ultimate has the bigger battery (5450 mAh vs 4400); the Honor Magic5 Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (2,341,391 vs 1,818,396); the Honor Magic5 Ultimate is noticeably lighter (217g vs 253g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
What makes Honor Magic5 Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2341391 vs 1818396
- Bigger battery: 5450 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 217g vs 253g
- Higher performance (79/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (72/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 better?
- Better portability (52/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic5 Ultimate vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate scores 10 points higher (75/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate leads (73/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 are nearly equal (79/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate is a bit better (85/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate is a bit better (72/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (73/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic5 Ultimate | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 2341391 | 1818396 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1312x2848 | 2176x1812 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5450 mAh | 4400 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 128 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, MagicOS 7.1 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×76.7×8.8 mm | 154.9×129.9×6.1 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | 253 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1799 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1312x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
- 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2176x1812
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
- 5450 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic5 Ultimate and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic5 Ultimate leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 by 28.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 are nearly equal (79/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate is a bit better (85/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate is a bit better (72/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (73/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic5 Ultimate or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic5 Ultimate and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic5 Ultimate or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate leads on camera score (72/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic5 Ultimate over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is a better fit for active users.