Huawei Mate X7 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
The Huawei Mate X7 (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1730 and $2199. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads — 79/100 vs 71/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate X7 has the bigger battery (5600 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is noticeably lighter (215g vs 236g).
Huawei Mate X7
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- Bigger battery: 5600 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 60W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Cheaper at launch: $1730 vs $2199
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 61/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 78/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 6200
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 215g vs 236g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 73/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 54/100)
- Better value for money (62/100 vs 46/100)
Comparing the Huawei Mate X7 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra scores 8 points higher (79/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X7 leads (74/100 vs 61/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (62/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X7 (98/100 vs 73/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate X7 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 67/100. In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X7 is a bit better (74/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (66/100 vs 54/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X7 (62/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | Huawei Mate X7 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 11033 | |
| Display | 8.0" Foldable LTPO OLED | 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2210x2416 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5600 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 20GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.0 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58/IP59 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 156.8×144.2×4.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 236 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $1730 | $2199 |
Huawei Mate X7
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Huawei Mate X7
- 8.0" Foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2210x2416
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate X7
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Launch price difference: $469. Huawei Mate X7 was $469 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X7 (98/100 vs 73/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate X7 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 67/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X7 is a bit better (74/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (66/100 vs 54/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X7 (62/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Mate X7 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra edges out the Huawei Mate X7 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate X7 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate X7 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — 79/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate X7 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 73/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate X7 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate X7 is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.