Honor Magic8 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $625 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 64/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3700); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 1,746,199); the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 is noticeably lighter (187g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 1746199
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3700 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $625 vs $999
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 better?
- Lighter: 187g vs 205g
- Better portability (78/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5, the Honor Magic8 scores 24 points higher (88/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 24/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 — 38/100; 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 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 (87/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 (85/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (78/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 1746199 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 2640x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 3700 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 127 | |
| 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 / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1750 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 165.1×71.9×6.9 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 187 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5
- 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 Flip5
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2640x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5
- 3700 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 by 131.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $374. Honor Magic8 was $374 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 (98/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 (87/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 (85/100 vs 24/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (78/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 by 24 points (88/100 vs 64/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 63/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5?
The Honor Magic8 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 Flip5 is a better fit for active users.