Huawei P50 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
The Huawei P50 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $700 and $2199. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads — 78/100 vs 54/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4100); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,453,998 vs 1,135,878); the Huawei P50 is noticeably lighter (181g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P50
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
What makes Huawei P50 better?
- Faster charging: 66W vs 60W
- Lighter: 181g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $700 vs $2199
- Better portability (71/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3453998 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4100 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 34/100)
- Better display (78/100 vs 72/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei P50 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra scores 24 points higher (78/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (67/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 34/100). Value score: Huawei P50 — 22/100, 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 P50 (96/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei P50 (67/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei P50 (61/100 vs 34/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P50 is a bit better (71/100 vs 66/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei P50 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 3453998 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4100 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 156.5×73.8×7.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 181 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $700 | $2199 |
Camera comparison
Huawei P50
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Huawei P50
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei P50
- 4100 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei P50 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads Huawei P50 by 67.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1499. Huawei P50 was $1499 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 (96/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 72/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei P50 (67/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei P50 (61/100 vs 34/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei P50 is a bit better (71/100 vs 66/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei P50 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 by 24 points (78/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei P50 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Huawei P50 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — 78/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei P50 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on camera score (67/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei P50 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Huawei P50 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Huawei P50 is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.