Huawei Pura 90s Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $980 and $1999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads — 73/100 vs 66/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4800); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,382,020 vs 1,273,046); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is thinner (4.5mm vs 8.2mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90s Pro
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
What makes Huawei Pura 90s Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 45W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $980 vs $1999
- Better camera (57/100 vs 50/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3382020 vs 1273046
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1273
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3894
- Lighter: 201g vs 213g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 64/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90s Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 7 points higher (73/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (96/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro leads (75/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Huawei Pura 90s Pro — 44/100, 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 90s Pro (96/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (75/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro (74/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90s Pro | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1273046 | 3382020 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1273 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3894 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" LTPO OLED | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1256x2760 | 1828x2448 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16, EMUI 16 | Android 17 / One UI 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 157.8×74.5×8.2 mm | 123.9×161.4×4.5 mm | |
| Weight | 213 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | $980 | $1999 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90s Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 90s Pro
- 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 90s Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 90s Pro and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads Huawei Pura 90s Pro by 62.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1019. Huawei Pura 90s Pro was $1019 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro (96/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (75/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro (74/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 edges out the Huawei Pura 90s Pro by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90s Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro leads on camera score (57/100 vs 50/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (96/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90s Pro over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.