Honor Magic8 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $625 and $1799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 48/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 1,135,878); the Honor Magic8 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 271g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 10W
- Lighter: 205g vs 271g
- Cheaper at launch: $625 vs $1799
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 20/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 better?
- Overall rating 48/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3, the Honor Magic8 scores 40 points higher (88/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 38/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 — 4/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (98/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (87/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (85/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (56/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 2208x1768 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4400 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 205 g | 271 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $1799 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
- 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2208x1768
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 10W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 by 255.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1174. Honor Magic8 was $1174 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (98/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (87/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (85/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (56/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 by 40 points (88/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3?
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 Fold3 is a better fit for active users.