Huawei Mate X7 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
The Huawei Mate X7 (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1730 and $1999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads — 72/100 vs 71/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate X7 has the bigger battery (5600 mAh vs 4800); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is noticeably lighter (215g vs 236g).
Huawei Mate X7
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Bigger battery: 5600 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 45W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $1730 vs $1999
- Better camera (67/100 vs 50/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 44/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 6200
- Lighter: 215g vs 236g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 73/100)
- Better value for money (48/100 vs 46/100)
Comparing the Huawei Mate X7 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 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X7 leads (67/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X7 leads (74/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 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 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (67/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (74/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate X7 is a bit better (54/100 vs 44/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Huawei Mate X7 are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | Huawei Mate X7 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2210x2416 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5600 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 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 | $1999 |
Huawei Mate X7
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Huawei Mate X7
- 8.0" Foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2210x2416
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate X7
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Launch price difference: $269. Huawei Mate X7 was $269 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 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 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (67/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (74/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate X7 is a bit better (54/100 vs 44/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Huawei Mate X7 are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Mate X7 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 edges out the Huawei Mate X7 by just 1 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?
The Huawei Mate X7 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate X7 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Huawei Mate X7 leads on camera score (67/100 vs 50/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate X7 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 73/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate X7 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Huawei Mate X7 is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.