Honor Magic8 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $625 and $2199. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 78/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 3,453,998); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is thinner (4.1mm vs 8.0mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 3453998
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 60W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 25W
- Lighter: 205g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $625 vs $2199
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 96/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 61/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Better portability (66/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, the Honor Magic8 scores 10 points higher (88/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 61/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — 64/100; 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 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra are nearly equal (98/100 vs 96/100). 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 Fold8 Ultra (87/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (85/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 3453998 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 205 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $2199 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra by 16.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1574. Honor Magic8 was $1574 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra are nearly equal (98/100 vs 96/100).
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 Fold8 Ultra (87/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (85/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — 78/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 67/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
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 Fold8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.