Honor Magic8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (2026) runs on the Exynos 2600; launch prices were $899 and $1099. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 66/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro has the bigger battery (5850 mAh vs 4300); the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,113,347 vs 3,023,211); the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 199g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3235
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10904
- Bigger battery: 5850 vs 4300 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $899 vs $1099
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 93/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3113347 vs 3023211
- Lighter: 180g vs 199g
- Better portability (80/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 21 points higher (87/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (82/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 Pro — 86/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 — 42/100; 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 Honor Magic8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 are nearly equal (94/100 vs 93/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (91/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (82/100 vs 37/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Pro (80/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 3023211 | 3113347 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3235 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 10904 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5850 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 199 g | 180 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $1099 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
- 6.9" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads Honor Magic8 Pro by 2.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $200. Honor Magic8 Pro was $200 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 are nearly equal (94/100 vs 93/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (91/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (82/100 vs 37/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Pro (80/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 by 21 points (87/100 vs 66/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 35/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Honor Magic8 Pro 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 Flip8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.