Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 74/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4800); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 3,950,082); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 201g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 3950082
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Lighter: 155g vs 201g
- Better camera (87/100 vs 50/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 74/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3293
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10243
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 97/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 15 points higher (89/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (87/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (77/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (100/100 vs 74/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1828x2448 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 / One UI 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 161.4×123.9×4.5 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1828x2448
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide by 12.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (87/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (77/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (100/100 vs 74/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 50/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a better fit for gamers and power users.