Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 48/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 1,119,714); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 271g).
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 10W
- Lighter: 155g vs 271g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 20/100)
- Overall rating 48/100
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 41 points higher (89/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (96/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (96/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (85/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (87/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (77/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (100/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 2208x1768 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4400 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 155 g | 271 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1799 |
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
- 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2208x1768
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 10W
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 by 295.7% in our overall performance rating.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (96/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (85/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (87/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (77/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (100/100 vs 20/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 by 41 points (89/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (96/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3?
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 Fold3 is a better fit for active users.