Huawei P50 Pocket vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
The Huawei P50 Pocket (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1410 and $1999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads — 73/100 vs 52/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 40 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,382,020 vs 1,135,878); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei P50 Pocket doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P50 Pocket
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
What makes Huawei P50 Pocket better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 201g
- Cheaper at launch: $1410 vs $1999
- Better display (83/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3382020 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 40MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 27/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei P50 Pocket vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 21 points higher (73/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (96/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (50/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (52/100 vs 27/100). Value score: Huawei P50 Pocket — 14/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 54/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket (96/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei P50 Pocket and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket (50/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket (52/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (74/100 vs 69/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei P50 Pocket | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 3382020 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.9" OLED | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2790x1188 | 1828x2448 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2.0 | Android 17 / One UI 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | — | 123.9×161.4×4.5 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | $1410 | $1999 |
Camera comparison
Huawei P50 Pocket
- Main: 40MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 10MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Huawei P50 Pocket
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2790x1188
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1828x2448
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei P50 Pocket
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei P50 Pocket and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads Huawei P50 Pocket by 66.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $589. Huawei P50 Pocket was $589 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket (96/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei P50 Pocket and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket (50/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket (52/100 vs 27/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (74/100 vs 69/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei P50 Pocket or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket by 21 points (73/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei P50 Pocket and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Huawei P50 Pocket has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei P50 Pocket or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on camera score (50/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei P50 Pocket or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (96/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Huawei P50 Pocket over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Huawei P50 Pocket is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.