Huawei Pura X Max vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8

The Huawei Pura X Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $1520 and $1999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads — 72/100 vs 70/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura X Max has the bigger battery (5300 mAh vs 4800); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 2,107,301).

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 edges out the Huawei Pura X Max by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura X Max
Performance 77
Display 81
Camera 55
Battery 72
Portability 58
Value for money 44
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
Performance 98
Display 79
Camera 50
Battery 52
Portability 44
Value for money 48
What makes Huawei Pura X Max better?
  • Bigger battery: 5300 vs 4800 mAh
  • Faster charging: 66W vs 45W
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
  • Cheaper: $1520 vs $1999

  • Better camera (55/100 vs 50/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 79/100)
  • Better portability (58/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 2107301
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1680
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 6200
  • Lighter: 215g vs 229g

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 77/100)
  • Better value for money (48/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei Pura X Max vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 2 points higher (72/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (98/100 vs 77/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (72/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (98/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura X Max and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max is a bit better (55/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (72/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X Max is a bit better (58/100 vs 44/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Huawei Pura X Max are nearly equal (48/100 vs 44/100).

Huawei Pura X Max: The Huawei Pura X Max is a better fit for active users.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei Pura X Max Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 2107301 3942923
Geekbench Single 1680 3640
Geekbench Multi 6200 11033
Display 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Resolution 1828x2584 1968x2184
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5300 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 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
Price $1520 $1999
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura X Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 8MP
55
camera
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 10MP
50
camera
Display comparison
Huawei Pura X Max
  • 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED
  • Resolution: 1828x2584
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
  • 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 1968x2184
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura X Max
  • 5300 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • Wireless: 50W
72
battery
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Huawei Pura X Max and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei Pura X Max HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro
70/100
2107301 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
72/100 +46.6%
3942923 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads Huawei Pura X Max by 46.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Huawei Pura X Max
$1520
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
$1999

Price difference: $479. Huawei Pura X Max is cheaper by $479.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (98/100 vs 77/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura X Max and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max is a bit better (55/100 vs 50/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (72/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X Max is a bit better (58/100 vs 44/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Huawei Pura X Max are nearly equal (48/100 vs 44/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 edges out the Huawei Pura X Max by just 2 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?

The Huawei Pura X Max has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 72/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?

The Huawei Pura X Max leads on camera score (55/100 vs 50/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 77/100).

Should you choose the Huawei Pura X Max over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?

The Huawei Pura X Max is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.