Honor Magic7 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
The Honor Magic7 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic7 leads — 84/100 vs 64/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic7 has the bigger battery (5650 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor Magic7 is faster in AnTuTu (2,967,184 vs 2,345,563); the Honor Magic7 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic7
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
What makes Honor Magic7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2967184 vs 2345563
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 5650 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Lighter: 199g vs 236g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 64/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic7 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special, the Honor Magic7 scores 20 points higher (84/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (81/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (81/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic7 is a bit better (84/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special (81/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special (81/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic7 is a bit better (60/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic7 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 2967184 | 2345563 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2 | |
| Resolution | 1264x2800 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5650 mAh | 4400 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 4 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 14, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.8×8.0 mm | 157.9×142.6×4.9 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 236 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic7
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 4MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic7
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1264x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
- 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic7
- 5650 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic7 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic7 leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special by 26.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic7 is a bit better (84/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special (81/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special (81/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic7 is a bit better (60/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic7 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special?
The Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special by 20 points (84/100 vs 64/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic7 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special?
The Honor Magic7 has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic7 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special?
The Honor Magic7 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic7 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special?
The Honor Magic7 leads on performance (91/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic7 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special?
The Honor Magic7 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special is a better fit for gamers and power users.