Honor Magic8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $899 and $2899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 69/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro has the bigger battery (5850 mAh vs 5600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,023,211 vs 2,926,532); the Honor Magic8 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 309g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3023211 vs 2926532
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9287
- Bigger battery: 5850 vs 5600 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Lighter: 199g vs 309g
- Cheaper at launch: $899 vs $2899
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 90/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 70/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 20/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 69/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 18 points higher (87/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (82/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 Pro — 86/100, Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold — 46/100; 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 TriFold are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (91/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (82/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (56/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3023211 | 2926532 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 2160x1584 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5850 mAh | 5600 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| 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 | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB | |
| 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 | 159.2×75.0×12.9 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 309 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $2899 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- 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 TriFold
- 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2160x1584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold by 3.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $2000. Honor Magic8 Pro was $2000 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 70/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (91/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (82/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (56/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Honor Magic8 Pro is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold — 69/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
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 TriFold is a better fit for gamers and power users.