Honor Magic7 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
The Honor Magic7 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $550 and $1999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic7 leads — 78/100 vs 72/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic7 has the bigger battery (5650 mAh vs 4800); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 3,119,308); the Honor Magic7 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 215g).
Honor Magic7
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Bigger battery: 5650 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Lighter: 199g vs 215g
- Cheaper: $550 vs $1999
- Better camera (56/100 vs 50/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 44/100)
- Better value for money (76/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 3119308
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3041
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9494
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 92/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic7 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Honor Magic7 scores 6 points higher (78/100 vs 72/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (76/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (98/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic7 is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (60/100 vs 44/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (76/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic7 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3119308 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2800x1256 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5650 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 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 | |
| Price | $550 | $1999 |
Honor Magic7
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Honor Magic7
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic7
- 5650 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Honor Magic7 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads Honor Magic7 by 20.9% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $1449. Honor Magic7 is cheaper by $1449.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (98/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic7 is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (81/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (60/100 vs 44/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (76/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic7 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Honor Magic7 edges out the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 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?
The Honor Magic7 has a MobileRank rating of 78/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic7 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Honor Magic7 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 50/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic7 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 92/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic7 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
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 Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.