HONOR Magic 7 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6

Our verdict: Add up the full contract cost and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 comes in £200.04 cheaper than the HONOR Magic 7 Pro. That said, neither phone sweeps the display: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 is bigger at 7.6" while the HONOR Magic 7 Pro is sharper at 453 PPI. Camera resolution goes to the HONOR Magic 7 Pro with its 200MP rear shooter. Selfie fans take note: the HONOR Magic 7 Pro has a 50MP front camera.

Expert Rating
4.1
13 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Screen
6.8" 7.6"
Display
LTPO OLED Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution
1280 x 2800 1856 x 2160
Pixels Per Inch
453 375
Rear Camera
200 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera
50 Megapixels 4 Megapixels
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm) Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
Storage
512GB 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
OS
Android Android
SIM Type
Nano SIM nano-SIM and e-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 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Dimensions
162.7 x 77.1 x 8.8 mm 153.5 x 68.1 x 12.1 mm
Weight
223 grams 239 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) £96.50/mo (£30.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£599.99 £574.99
HONOR Magic 7 Pro HONOR Magic 7 Pro Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6
Expert Rating 4.1
13 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Screen 6.8" 7.6"
Display LTPO OLED Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution 1280 x 2800 1856 x 2160
Pixels Per Inch 453 375
Rear Camera 200 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera 50 Megapixels 4 Megapixels
Chipset Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm) Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
Storage 512GB 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
OS Android Android
SIM Type Nano SIM nano-SIM and e-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 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Dimensions 162.7 x 77.1 x 8.8 mm 153.5 x 68.1 x 12.1 mm
Weight 223 grams 239 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
£96.50/mo
£30.00 upfront
SIM-free £599.99 £574.99
Deals Deals

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the HONOR Magic 7 Pro or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 cheaper on contract?

Based on total cost of ownership, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 is cheaper on contract at £1193.00 over the life of the deal from £96.50 per month with £30.00 upfront.

Which has the better screen, the HONOR Magic 7 Pro or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 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 375, and the HONOR Magic 7 Pro uses a LTPO OLED panel while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 has a Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X.

Which has the better camera, the HONOR Magic 7 Pro or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6?

The HONOR Magic 7 Pro features a 200 Megapixels rear camera, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 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 Fold6?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £574.99.

What storage options are available for the HONOR Magic 7 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6?

The HONOR Magic 7 Pro is available in 512GB, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 comes in 256GB, 512GB, 1TB.

What processors do the HONOR Magic 7 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 use?

The HONOR Magic 7 Pro is powered by the Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm), while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 uses the Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the HONOR Magic 7 Pro or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6?

It's a trade-off: the HONOR Magic 7 Pro is lighter but the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 is more compact. It's 16g lighter at 223 grams, though the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 is actually the more compact phone at 153.5 x 68.1 x 12.1 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 Fold6?

The HONOR Magic 7 Pro is rated IP68/IP69 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min), while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 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 Fold6 run?

Both phones run Android.