Huawei Mate 50 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
The Huawei Mate 50 Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1299 and $1999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads — 72/100 vs 71/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4700); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,324,913).
Huawei Mate 50 Pro
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Faster charging: 66W vs 45W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 205g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $1299 vs $1999
- Better camera (80/100 vs 50/100)
- Longer battery life (62/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 44/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1324913
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4700 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 70/100)
Comparing the Huawei Mate 50 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 1 points higher (72/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (98/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 50 Pro leads (80/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 50 Pro leads (62/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 50 Pro — 50/100, 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 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 Pro (98/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 50 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 50 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (80/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 50 Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 50 Pro is a bit better (50/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Huawei Mate 50 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1324913 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2616x1212 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 149 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 3.0 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.5×8.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 205 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $1999 |
Huawei Mate 50 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Huawei Mate 50 Pro
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2616x1212
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate 50 Pro
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Huawei Mate 50 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads Huawei Mate 50 Pro by 66.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $700. Huawei Mate 50 Pro was $700 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 Pro (98/100 vs 70/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 50 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 50 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (80/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 50 Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 50 Pro is a bit better (50/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 50 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 edges out the Huawei Mate 50 Pro by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 50 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Huawei Mate 50 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 50 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Huawei Mate 50 Pro leads on camera score (80/100 vs 50/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 50 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 70/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 50 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Huawei Mate 50 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.