Honor Magic8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $899 and $1999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 70/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro has the bigger battery (5850 mAh vs 4800); the Honor Magic8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,023,211 vs 2,814,251); the Honor Magic8 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3023211 vs 2814251
- Bigger battery: 5850 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Lighter: 199g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $899 vs $1999
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 93/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 50/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 better?
- Overall rating 70/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 17 points higher (87/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (82/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 Pro — 86/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 48/100; 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 are nearly equal (94/100 vs 93/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (91/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (82/100 vs 52/100). 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3023211 | 2814251 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5850 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 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 | $1999 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" 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
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 by 7.4% 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 Fold8 are nearly equal (94/100 vs 93/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (91/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (82/100 vs 52/100).
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?
The Honor Magic8 Pro is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 50/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
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 is a better fit for gamers and power users.