Honor Magic8 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2500; launch prices were $625 and $1099. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 72/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4300); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 2,289,696); the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 2289696
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2358
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 8211
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4300 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $625 vs $1099
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 84/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 70/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 205g
- Better portability (83/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7, the Honor Magic8 scores 16 points higher (88/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 — 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 is a bit better (98/100 vs 84/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 (87/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 (85/100 vs 37/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (83/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 2500 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 2289696 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2358 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 8211 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 2640x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 137 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 / One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 166.7×75.2×6.5 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $1099 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2640x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 by 76.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $474. Honor Magic8 was $474 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (98/100 vs 84/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 (87/100 vs 70/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 (85/100 vs 37/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (83/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7?
The Honor Magic8 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 70/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 84/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7?
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 Flip7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.