Honor Magic8 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $625 and $1799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 65/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4400); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 1,818,396); the Honor Magic8 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 253g).
Honor Magic8
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 1818396
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Lighter: 205g vs 253g
- Cheaper at launch: $625 vs $1799
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 52/100)
- Overall rating 65/100
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5, the Honor Magic8 scores 23 points higher (88/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 39/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 88/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 — 34/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (98/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (87/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (85/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 1818396 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 2176x1812 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4400 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 128 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 154.9×129.9×6.1 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 253 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $1799 |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
- 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2176x1812
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Honor Magic8 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 by 122.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $1174. Honor Magic8 was $1174 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (98/100 vs 76/100).
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 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (87/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (85/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 by 23 points (88/100 vs 65/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 63/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?
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 Fold5 is a better fit for active users.