Honor Power 2 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
The Honor Power 2 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $280 and $1999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads — 73/100 vs 65/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Power 2 has the bigger battery (10080 mAh vs 4800); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,382,020 vs 2,407,614); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is noticeably lighter (201g vs 216g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Power 2
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
What makes Honor Power 2 better?
- Bigger battery: 10080 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Cheaper at launch: $280 vs $1999
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3382020 vs 2407614
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1555
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6405
- Lighter: 201g vs 216g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 78/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Power 2 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 8 points higher (73/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (96/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (50/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Power 2 leads (76/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Honor Power 2 — 74/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 54/100; 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 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Honor Power 2 (96/100 vs 78/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Power 2 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Honor Power 2 (50/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Power 2 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (76/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Honor Power 2 (74/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Power 2 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Elite | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2407614 | 3382020 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1555 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6405 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 1828x2448 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 10080 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 / One UI 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.3×8.0 mm | 123.9×161.4×4.5 mm | |
| Weight | 216 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | $280 | $1999 |
Camera comparison
Honor Power 2
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Honor Power 2
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1828x2448
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Power 2
- 10080 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Power 2 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads Honor Power 2 by 28.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1719. Honor Power 2 was $1719 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Honor Power 2 (96/100 vs 78/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Power 2 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Honor Power 2 (50/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Power 2 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (76/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Honor Power 2 (74/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Power 2 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 edges out the Honor Power 2 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Power 2 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Honor Power 2 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Power 2 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on camera score (50/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Power 2 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (96/100 vs 78/100).
Should you choose the Honor Power 2 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Honor Power 2 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.