Honor Magic8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $899 and $1999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 75/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro has the bigger battery (5850 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is faster in AnTuTu (3,065,623 vs 3,023,211); per DXOMark lab testing, the Honor Magic8 Pro has the stronger camera (164 vs 145); the Honor Magic8 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2910
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9174
- Bigger battery: 5850 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Lighter: 199g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $899 vs $1999
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 76/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3065623 vs 3023211
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Better portability (66/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 12 points higher (87/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (82/100 vs 39/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 Pro — 86/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 — 58/100; 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 Fold7 are nearly equal (94/100 vs 91/100). 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 Fold7 (91/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (82/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3023211 | 3065623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2910 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 9174 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 2184x1968 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5850 mAh | 4400 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | 145 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 10 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 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | 158.4×143.2×4.2 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $1999 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2184x1968
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads Honor Magic8 Pro by 1.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1100. Honor Magic8 Pro was $1100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 are nearly equal (94/100 vs 91/100).
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 Fold7 (91/100 vs 76/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (82/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Honor Magic8 Pro is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
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 Fold7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.