Honor X8d vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
The Honor X8d (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $220 and $1999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads — 72/100 vs 47/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X8d has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 467,392); the Honor X8d is noticeably lighter (185g vs 215g).
Honor X8d
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4800 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 185g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $220 vs $1999
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (73/100 vs 44/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 467392
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1396
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Honor X8d vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 25 points higher (72/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (98/100 vs 33/100). Value score: Honor X8d — 52/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 48/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Honor X8d (98/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (50/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X8d and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X8d notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (73/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Honor X8d | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 467392 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 466 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1396 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, MagicOS 10 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×76.3×7.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 185 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $220 | $1999 |
Honor X8d
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Honor X8d
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X8d
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Honor X8d and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads Honor X8d by 88.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $1779. Honor X8d was $1779 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Honor X8d (98/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (50/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X8d and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X8d notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (73/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Honor X8d or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Honor X8d by 25 points (72/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X8d and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Honor X8d has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X8d or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on camera score (50/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X8d or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8d over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Honor X8d is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.