HONOR Magic V5 5G vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8

Our Verdict: For HONOR Magic V5 5G versus Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the recommendation depends mostly on what you want from the hardware. The HONOR is ahead for display quality, with a larger 8-inch screen, its Foldable LTPO AMOLED panel, and a higher-resolution 20MP front camera; the Samsung is the better match for its LTPO AMOLED 2X panel, a lighter 199g body, and 256GB to 1000GB storage. A bigger mAh figure is useful context, but real battery life still depends on software and chipset efficiency. The HONOR is the better fit for display quality, while the Samsung is the one to consider for portability.

On price there's almost nothing between them: both work out around £1307 over a full contract.

Expert Rating
4.3
10 reviews
4.4
10 reviews
Screen
7.95" 7.6"
Display
Foldable LTPO AMOLED LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2
Resolution
2172 x 2352 1828 x 2584
Pixels Per Inch
403 416
Rear Camera
50 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera
20 Megapixels 10 Megapixels
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm) Qualcomm SM8750-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
Battery
5,820 mAh 4,800 mAh
Storage
512GB 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
OS
Android Android
SIM Type
nano-SIM and e-SIM nano-SIM and e-SIM
Connectivity
Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7
Bluetooth
6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Dimensions
156.8 x 74.3 x 8.8 mm 161.4 x 123.9 x 4.9 mm
Weight
222 grams 199 grams
Water Resistance
IP58/IP59 dust protected and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1m for 30 m IP48 dust and water resistant (dust > 1mm; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)
Contracts
£13.00/mo (£979.00 upfront) £20.00/mo (£875.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£739.00 £1656.99
HONOR Magic V5 5G HONOR Magic V5 5G Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
Expert Rating 4.3
10 reviews
4.4
10 reviews
Screen 7.95" 7.6"
Display Foldable LTPO AMOLED LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2
Resolution 2172 x 2352 1828 x 2584
Pixels Per Inch 403 416
Rear Camera 50 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera 20 Megapixels 10 Megapixels
Chipset Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm) Qualcomm SM8750-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
Battery 5,820 mAh 4,800 mAh
Storage 512GB 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
OS Android Android
SIM Type nano-SIM and e-SIM nano-SIM and e-SIM
Connectivity Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7
Bluetooth 6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Dimensions 156.8 x 74.3 x 8.8 mm 161.4 x 123.9 x 4.9 mm
Weight 222 grams 199 grams
Water Resistance IP58/IP59 dust protected and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1m for 30 m IP48 dust and water resistant (dust > 1mm; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)
Contracts £13.00/mo
£979.00 upfront
£20.00/mo
£875.00 upfront
SIM-free £739.00 £1656.99
Deals Deals

Cheapest Deals

HONOR Magic V5 5G
HONOR Magic V5 5G

24 Months

512GB

Dawn Gold

100GB

Data

Unlimited

Unlimited

£13 per month, £979 upfront.

Use code: 30JNOFF (£30 off)

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8

24 Months

256GB

Cream

100GB

Data

Unlimited

Unlimited

£20 per month, £875 upfront.

Use code: 30JNOFF (£30 off)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the HONOR Magic V5 5G or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 cheaper on contract?

Based on total cost of ownership, the HONOR Magic V5 5G is cheaper on contract at £1307.00 over the life of the deal from £13.00 per month with £979.00 upfront.

Which has the better screen, the HONOR Magic V5 5G or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?

The HONOR Magic V5 5G has the bigger screen at 8" compared to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8's 7.6", the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has the sharper display at 416 pixels per inch versus 403, and the HONOR Magic V5 5G uses a Foldable LTPO AMOLED panel while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has a LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2.

Which has the better camera, the HONOR Magic V5 5G or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?

The HONOR Magic V5 5G features a 50 Megapixels rear camera, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 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 V5 5G or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?

The HONOR Magic V5 5G is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £739.00.

What storage options are available for the HONOR Magic V5 5G and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?

The HONOR Magic V5 5G is available in 512GB, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 comes in 256GB, 512GB, 1TB.

What processors do the HONOR Magic V5 5G and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 use?

The HONOR Magic V5 5G is powered by the Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm), while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 uses the Qualcomm SM8750-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the HONOR Magic V5 5G or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?

It's a trade-off: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is lighter but the HONOR Magic V5 5G is more compact. It's 23g lighter at 199 grams, though the HONOR Magic V5 5G is actually the more compact phone at 156.8 x 74.3 x 8.8 mm, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is slimmer at 4.9mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the HONOR Magic V5 5G or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?

The HONOR Magic V5 5G is rated IP58/IP59 dust protected and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1m for 30 m, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is rated IP48 dust and water resistant (dust > 1mm; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min).

What operating system do the HONOR Magic V5 5G and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 run?

Both phones run Android.