Honor Magic8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $899 and $2199. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 89/100 vs 77/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro has the bigger battery (5850 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,966,144 vs 3,453,998); the Honor Magic8 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3966144 vs 3453998
- Bigger battery: 5850 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 60W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 25W
- Lighter: 199g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $899 vs $2199
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 96/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 61/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 77/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 12 points higher (89/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (82/100 vs 61/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 Pro — 90/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — 62/100; 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 Fold8 Ultra are nearly equal (98/100 vs 96/100). 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 Fold8 Ultra (91/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (82/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3966144 | 3453998 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5850 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 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 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 199 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $2199 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra by 14.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1300. Honor Magic8 Pro was $1300 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra are nearly equal (98/100 vs 96/100).
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 Fold8 Ultra (91/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (82/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 Pro is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 67/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
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 Fold8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.