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 — 72/100 vs 51/100 (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 (3,942,923 vs 1,119,714); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei P50 Pocket doesn't; the Huawei P50 Pocket is noticeably lighter (190g vs 215g).
Huawei P50 Pocket
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Lighter: 190g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $1410 vs $1999
- Better display (83/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 44/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 40MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 27/100)
Comparing the Huawei P50 Pocket vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 21 points higher (72/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (98/100 vs 63/100). 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 — 8/100, 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 significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket (98/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei P50 Pocket and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100). 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 Huawei P50 Pocket notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (69/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Huawei P50 Pocket | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1119714 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1488 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3373 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.9" OLED | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2790x1188 | 1968x2184 | |
| 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 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP48 | |
| Weight | 190 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $1410 | $1999 |
Huawei P50 Pocket
- Main: 40MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 10MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Huawei P50 Pocket
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2790x1188
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei P50 Pocket
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
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 71.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $589. Huawei P50 Pocket was $589 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket (98/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei P50 Pocket and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100).
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 Huawei P50 Pocket notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (69/100 vs 44/100).
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 (72/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei P50 Pocket and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Huawei P50 Pocket has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 72/100.
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 (98/100 vs 63/100).
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.