Honor Magic7 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
The Honor Magic7 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $550 and $1799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic7 leads — 78/100 vs 48/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic7 has the bigger battery (5650 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Honor Magic7 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 1,119,714); the Honor Magic7 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 271g).
Honor Magic7
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 5650 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 10W
- Lighter: 199g vs 271g
- Cheaper at launch: $550 vs $1799
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 20/100)
- Overall rating 48/100
Comparing the Honor Magic7 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3, the Honor Magic7 scores 30 points higher (78/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (92/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (56/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (81/100 vs 38/100). Value score: Honor Magic7 — 76/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 — 0/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (92/100 vs 63/100). 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 Fold3 (56/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (81/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (60/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic7 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3119308 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2800x1256 | 2208x1768 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5650 mAh | 4400 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.8×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 199 g | 271 g | |
| Launch price | $550 | $1799 |
Honor Magic7
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Honor Magic7
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
- 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2208x1768
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic7
- 5650 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 10W
We compared Honor Magic7 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic7 leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 by 178.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $1249. Honor Magic7 was $1249 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (92/100 vs 63/100).
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 Fold3 (56/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (81/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (60/100 vs 20/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic7 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3?
The Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 by 30 points (78/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic7 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3?
The Honor Magic7 has a MobileRank rating of 78/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic7 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3?
The Honor Magic7 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic7 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3?
The Honor Magic7 leads on performance (92/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic7 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3?
The Honor Magic7 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 is a better fit for active users.