Huawei Pura 80 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
The Huawei Pura 80 (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010s, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $999 and $1999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads — 73/100 vs 62/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 80 has the bigger battery (5170 mAh vs 4800); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,382,020 vs 1,200,000).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 80
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
What makes Huawei Pura 80 better?
- Bigger battery: 5170 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 45W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1999
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3382020 vs 1200000
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1421
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4323
- Lighter: 201g vs 211g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 66/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 41/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 80 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 11 points higher (73/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (96/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 80 leads (71/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Huawei Pura 80 — 34/100, 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 Pura 80 (96/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 80 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (50/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 80 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (71/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 80 (74/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 80 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9010s | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1200000 | 3382020 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1421 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4323 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" LTPO OLED | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1256x2760 | 1828x2448 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5170 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.1 | Android 17 / One UI 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | — | 123.9×161.4×4.5 mm | |
| Weight | 211 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $1999 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 80
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 80
- 6.6" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2760
- 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 Pura 80
- 5170 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 80 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads Huawei Pura 80 by 64.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1000. Huawei Pura 80 was $1000 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 80 (96/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 80 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (50/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 80 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (71/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 80 (74/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 80 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is noticeably better than the Huawei Pura 80 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 80 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Huawei Pura 80 has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 80 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on camera score (50/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 80 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (96/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 80 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Huawei Pura 80 is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.