Honor Magic7 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
The Honor Magic7 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $599 and $2199. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic7 leads — 84/100 vs 78/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic7 has the bigger battery (5650 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,453,998 vs 2,967,184); the Honor Magic7 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic7
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
What makes Honor Magic7 better?
- Bigger battery: 5650 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 60W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 25W
- Lighter: 199g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $2199
- Better camera (81/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 61/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3453998 vs 2967184
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9287
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 91/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic7 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, the Honor Magic7 scores 6 points higher (84/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (81/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (81/100 vs 61/100). Value score: Honor Magic7 — 82/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — 64/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (96/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic7 is a bit better (84/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 is a bit better (81/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (81/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (66/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic7 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2967184 | 3453998 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1264x2800 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5650 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.8×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 199 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $2199 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic7
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic7
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1264x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic7
- 5650 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic7 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads Honor Magic7 by 14.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1600. Honor Magic7 was $1600 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (96/100 vs 91/100).
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 is a bit better (81/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (81/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (66/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic7 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Honor Magic7 edges out the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic7 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Honor Magic7 has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — 78/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic7 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Honor Magic7 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 67/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic7 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic7 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
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 Fold8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.