Huawei Nova 16z vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
The Huawei Nova 16z (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8020, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $370 and $2199. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads — 78/100 vs 64/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Nova 16z has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,453,998 vs 1,146,138).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Nova 16z
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
What makes Huawei Nova 16z better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 60W
- Cheaper at launch: $370 vs $2199
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 61/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3453998 vs 1146138
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1389
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4125
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Nova 16z vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra scores 14 points higher (78/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (67/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16z leads (80/100 vs 61/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 16z — 60/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — 64/100; 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 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z (96/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Nova 16z and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra are nearly equal (80/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z (67/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16z notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (80/100 vs 61/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16z | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 8020 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1146138 | 3453998 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1389 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4125 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2412x1084 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP48 | |
| Weight | — | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $370 | $2199 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Nova 16z
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Huawei Nova 16z
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2412x1084
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Nova 16z
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Nova 16z and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads Huawei Nova 16z by 66.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1829. Huawei Nova 16z was $1829 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z (96/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Nova 16z and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra are nearly equal (80/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z (67/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16z notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (80/100 vs 61/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16z or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is noticeably better than the Huawei Nova 16z — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 16z and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Huawei Nova 16z has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — 78/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 16z or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on camera score (67/100 vs 45/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 16z or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16z over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Huawei Nova 16z is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.