Honor Magic8 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $625 and $1999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 86/100 vs 65/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4800); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 3,942,923).
Honor Magic8
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 3942923
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Lighter: 205g vs 215g
- Cheaper: $625 vs $1999
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 40/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (43/100 vs 31/100)
- Better value for money (67/100 vs 0/100)
- Overall rating 65/100
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Honor Magic8 scores 21 points higher (86/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (84/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (82/100 vs 40/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (67/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (93/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (84/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (82/100 vs 40/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (43/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (67/100 vs 0/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 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 | |
| Price | $625 | $1999 |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Honor Magic8 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 by 2.4% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $1374. Honor Magic8 is cheaper by $1374.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (93/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (84/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (82/100 vs 40/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (43/100 vs 31/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (67/100 vs 0/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 by 21 points (86/100 vs 65/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (84/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.