Honor Magic8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6
The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; launch prices were $899 and $1899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 89/100 vs 68/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro has the bigger battery (5850 mAh vs 4400); the Honor Magic8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,966,144 vs 2,456,969); per DXOMark lab testing, the Honor Magic8 Pro has the stronger camera (164 vs 130); the Honor Magic8 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3966144 vs 2456969
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 5850 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Lighter: 199g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $899 vs $1899
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 65/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 better?
- Overall rating 68/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 21 points higher (89/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (98/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (82/100 vs 39/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 Pro — 90/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 — 44/100; 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 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 (98/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 (91/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 (82/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3966144 | 2456969 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 2160x1856 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5850 mAh | 4400 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | 130 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | 153.5×132.6×5.6 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 239 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $1899 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6
- 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2160x1856
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 by 61.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1000. Honor Magic8 Pro was $1000 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 (98/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 (91/100 vs 65/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 (82/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6?
The Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 by 21 points (89/100 vs 68/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 65/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6?
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 Fold6 is a better fit for gamers and power users.