Huawei Pura X View vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
The Huawei Pura X View (2026) runs on the Kirin 9030S, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1050 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 X View has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4800); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,382,020 vs 1,322,921).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura X View
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
What makes Huawei Pura X View better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 45W
- Cheaper at launch: $1050 vs $1999
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3382020 vs 1322921
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1273
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3894
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 49/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura X View 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 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X View leads (65/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Huawei Pura X View — 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 X View (96/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Huawei Pura X View are nearly equal (50/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X View is a bit better (65/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X View (74/100 vs 58/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura X View | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9030S | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1322921 | 3382020 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1273 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3894 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.4" LTPO2 OLED | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1320x2232 | 1828x2448 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 7 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 17 / One UI 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | — | 123.9×161.4×4.5 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | $1050 | $1999 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura X View
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 7MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura X View
- 6.4" LTPO2 OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2232
- 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 X View
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura X View and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads Huawei Pura X View by 60.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $949. Huawei Pura X View was $949 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura X View (96/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Huawei Pura X View are nearly equal (50/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X View is a bit better (65/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X View (74/100 vs 58/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura X View or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is noticeably better than the Huawei Pura X View — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura X View and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Huawei Pura X View has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 73/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura X View or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (96/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura X View over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Huawei Pura X View is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.