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 — 89/100 vs 73/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro has the bigger battery (5850 mAh vs 4800); the Honor Magic8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,966,144 vs 3,382,020); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is thinner (4.5mm vs 8.3mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3966144 vs 3382020
- Bigger battery: 5850 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Lighter: 199g vs 201g
- Cheaper at launch: $899 vs $1999
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 96/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 50/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 better?
- Better portability (74/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 16 points higher (89/100 vs 73/100). 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 — 90/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 54/100; 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 (98/100 vs 96/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). 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 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Pro (74/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3966144 | 3382020 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 1828x2448 | |
| 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 17 / One UI 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | 123.9×161.4×4.5 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 201 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: 1828x2448
- 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 17.3% 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 (98/100 vs 96/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
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 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Pro (74/100 vs 56/100).
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 16 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 89/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 73/100.
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.