Honor Magic8 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 44/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 859,084); the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip is noticeably lighter (183g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 859084
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1031
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2864
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3300 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 16/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 15/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Flip better?
- Lighter: 183g vs 205g
- Better portability (77/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip, the Honor Magic8 scores 44 points higher (88/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip (87/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip (85/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (77/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 859084 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1031 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2864 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.7" Foldable Dynamic AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1080x2636 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 3300 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 15W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 10.0; One UI 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 167.3×73.6×7.2 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip
- 6.7" Foldable Dynamic AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2636
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip
- 3300 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Samsung Galaxy Z Flip by 370.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip (98/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip (87/100 vs 16/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip (85/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (77/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip by 44 points (88/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip — 44/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 16/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.