HONOR Magic 7 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
The Magic 7 Pro is the cheaper one to own: around £1398 over a typical contract, £1084 less than the Galaxy Z Fold5 5G.
13 reviews 4.0
12 reviews
Prices updated 10 August 2026
HONOR Magic 7 Pro
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
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| Expert Rating | 4.1 13 reviews |
4.0 12 reviews |
| Screen | 6.8" | 7.6" |
| Display | LTPO OLED | Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 1280 x 2800 | 1812 x 2176 |
| Pixels Per Inch | 453 | 373 |
| Rear Camera | 200 Megapixels | 50 Megapixels |
| Front Camera | 50 Megapixels | 4 Megapixels |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm) | Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm) |
| Battery | 5,270 mAh | 4,400 mAh |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB, 512GB |
| OS | Android | Android |
| SIM Type | Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Connectivity | Up to 5G | Up to 5G |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7 | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | 5.2 with A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Dimensions | 162.7 x 77.1 x 8.8 mm | 158.5 x 67.5 x 14.5 mm |
| Weight | 223 grams | 275 grams |
| Water Resistance | IP68/IP69 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) | IPX8 - water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins) |
| Contracts |
£113.17/mo
£30.00 upfront |
£38.94/mo
£970.00 upfront |
| SIM-free | £439.00 | £399.99 |
| Prices updated 10 August 2026 | ||
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the HONOR Magic 7 Pro or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 cheaper on contract?
Based on total cost of ownership, the HONOR Magic 7 Pro is cheaper on contract at £1398.04 over the life of the deal from £113.17 per month with £30.00 upfront.
Which has the better screen, the HONOR Magic 7 Pro or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 has the bigger screen at 7.6" compared to the HONOR Magic 7 Pro's 6.8", the HONOR Magic 7 Pro has the sharper display at 453 pixels per inch versus 373, and the HONOR Magic 7 Pro uses a LTPO OLED panel while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 has a Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X.
Which has the better camera, the HONOR Magic 7 Pro or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?
The HONOR Magic 7 Pro features a 200 Megapixels rear camera, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 has a 50 Megapixels rear camera. Both devices also have front-facing cameras for selfies and video calls.
Which is cheaper to buy SIM-free, the HONOR Magic 7 Pro or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £399.99.
What storage options are available for the HONOR Magic 7 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?
The HONOR Magic 7 Pro is available in 512GB, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 comes in 256GB, 512GB.
What processors do the HONOR Magic 7 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 use?
The HONOR Magic 7 Pro is powered by the Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm), while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 uses the Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm).
Which is easier to carry and hold, the HONOR Magic 7 Pro or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?
It's a trade-off: the HONOR Magic 7 Pro is lighter but the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is more compact. It's 52g lighter at 223 grams, though the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is actually the more compact phone at 158.5 x 67.5 x 14.5 mm, the HONOR Magic 7 Pro is slimmer at 8.8mm thick.
Which is more water resistant, the HONOR Magic 7 Pro or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?
The HONOR Magic 7 Pro is rated IP68/IP69 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min), while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is rated IPX8 - water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins).
What operating system do the HONOR Magic 7 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 run?
Both phones run Android.