Huawei Pura X Max vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
The Huawei Pura X Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1520 and $2199. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads — 78/100 vs 70/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura X Max has the bigger battery (5300 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,453,998 vs 2,107,301); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is thinner (4.1mm vs 5.2mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura X Max
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
What makes Huawei Pura X Max better?
- Bigger battery: 5300 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 60W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Cheaper at launch: $1520 vs $2199
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 61/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3453998 vs 2107301
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6200
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 215g vs 229g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 77/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura X Max vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra scores 8 points higher (78/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (67/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (72/100 vs 61/100). Value score: Huawei Pura X Max — 48/100, 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 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (96/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura X Max and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (67/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max is a bit better (72/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (66/100 vs 58/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura X Max | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2107301 | 3453998 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 11047 | |
| Display | 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED | 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1828x2584 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58/IP59 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 166.5×120.0×5.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 229 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $1520 | $2199 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura X Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura X Max
- 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED
- Resolution: 1828x2584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura X Max
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura X Max and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads Huawei Pura X Max by 39.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $679. Huawei Pura X Max was $679 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (96/100 vs 77/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura X Max and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (67/100 vs 55/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max is a bit better (72/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (66/100 vs 58/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra edges out the Huawei Pura X Max by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura X Max and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Huawei Pura X Max has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — 78/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on camera score (67/100 vs 55/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 77/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura X Max over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Huawei Pura X Max is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.