Honor Magic 8 Ultimate vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8

Compare Honor Magic 8 Ultimate vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Mobile Platform…

Honor

Galaxy Z Fold 8

$1,900

5categories won

5 categories tied · 18 scored in total · add a third phone

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Honor Magic 8 Ultimate takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Honor Magic 8 Ultimate claims the overall win over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, delivering a stronger technical package across gaming and photography. In camera testing, the Magic 8 Ultimate leads with sharper imaging, while battery endurance leans towards the Magic 8 Ultimate. Choose the Magic 8 Ultimate if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Galaxy Z Fold 8 if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.

🔋 BatteryMagic 8 Ultimate

Magic 8 Ultimate wins on endurance with 6,600 mAh and 100W fast charging.

🎮 GamingMagic 8 Ultimate

Magic 8 Ultimate leads gaming and raw performance powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 and 24GB RAM.

📸 CameraMagic 8 Ultimate

Magic 8 Ultimate wins photography with 50MP main imaging and 3.7x dedicated optical zoom.

🏷️ ValueMagic 8 Ultimate

Magic 8 Ultimate provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $1299 vs $1900.

Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.

Magic 8 Ultimate vs Galaxy Z Fold 8: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Honor Magic 8 Ultimate, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
Specification	Magic 8 Ultimate	Galaxy Z Fold 8
Screen size	6.81"	7.6"
Resolution	1280 x 2800	1848 x 2448Winner
Pixel density	—	404 ppi
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Peak brightness	5000 nitsWinner	2400 nits

Performance

Performance comparison between the Honor Magic 8 Ultimate, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
Specification	Magic 8 Ultimate	Galaxy Z Fold 8
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Mobile Platform for Galaxy
Process node	3 nm	3 nm
AnTuTu score	—	2,400,000
Geekbench multi	—	8900
Maximum RAM	24 GBWinner	16 GB
Maximum storage	1TB	1TB

Camera

Camera comparison between the Honor Magic 8 Ultimate, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
Specification	Magic 8 Ultimate	Galaxy Z Fold 8
Main sensor	50 MP	50 MP
Rear cameras	3Winner	2
Optical zoom	3.7x	—
Ultrawide	50 MP	50 MP
Selfie camera	50 MPWinner	10 MP

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Honor Magic 8 Ultimate, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
Specification	Magic 8 Ultimate	Galaxy Z Fold 8
Capacity	6,600 mAhWinner	4,800 mAh
Wired charging	100 WWinner	45 W
Wireless charging	66 WWinner	20 W

Design

Design comparison between the Honor Magic 8 Ultimate, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
Specification	Magic 8 Ultimate	Galaxy Z Fold 8
Weight	226 g	201 gWinner
Thickness	8.6 mm	4.5 mmWinner
Water resistance	IP68	IP48
Build	—	Armor Aluminum frame, glass back

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Honor Magic 8 Ultimate, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
Specification	Magic 8 Ultimate	Galaxy Z Fold 8
Operating system	Android 16	Android 17
OS updates	5 years	6 yearsWinner
Security updates	5 years	6 yearsWinner

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Honor Magic 8 Ultimate, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
Specification	Magic 8 Ultimate	Galaxy Z Fold 8
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 7	—
Storage expansion	None	None
3.5mm jack	No	No
Launch price	$1,299Winner	$1,900