Honor Magic8 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; launch prices were $625 and $1899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 68/100 (a 20-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 2,456,969); the Honor Magic8 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 2456969
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Lighter: 205g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $625 vs $1899
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 65/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 better?
- Overall rating 68/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6, the Honor Magic8 scores 20 points higher (88/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 39/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 — 44/100; 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 Fold6 (98/100 vs 83/100). 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 Fold6 (87/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 (85/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 2456969 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 2160x1856 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4400 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 130 | |
| 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 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 153.5×132.6×5.6 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 239 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $1899 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6
- 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2160x1856
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 by 64.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1274. Honor Magic8 was $1274 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 (98/100 vs 83/100).
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 Fold6 (87/100 vs 65/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 (85/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 by 20 points (88/100 vs 68/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 65/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6?
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 Fold6 is a better fit for gamers and power users.