Honor Magic V6 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra
Verdict
Honor Magic V6 scores higher on the OH Rank (80 vs 77), winning 1 of 10 categories including Main Camera. Honor Magic V6 is 1.7mm wider than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra is the more recent release, from Jul 22, 2026.
Score Breakdown
Performance /15
Battery /15
Screen /15
IP Protection /15
Main Camera /15
Selfie /5
Video /5
SD Memory /5
Software /5
Desktop Replacement /5
TOTAL
80
77
Honor Magic V6
74.5mm (2.93in) · Mar 13, 2026 · FOLD · Rank #8
13+11+13+12+12+5+4+0+5+5 = 80
FOLDSUPERIOR* TOP Selfie* TOP Software* TOP Desktop Replacement
EDITORIAL: Honor turned on the heat with V6 by redesigning the hinge, getting the IP69 protection and putting a 6600mAh battery into a 4mm thick phone (when opend). Pictures V6 takes are probably better then what any other foldable can make, videos are solid but the phone shines in all things software with tons of features, 7 years of Magic OS updates and a full multi window, multitasking environment on it's inner screen and beyond.
PROs
excellent build, only 8.8mm thick when folded, fast Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 with UFS 4.1 performance (but will throttle heavily under very big load), excellent 36hr endurance for a foldable with a 6660mAh Si-C battery (bigger in China models) and sub-60min 80W (66W wireless) charging, 2 >400ppi LTPO OLED Dolby Vision screens with 4320Hz high PWM dimming, cover screen has >1600nits of brightness, full IP69 protection - a first on a foldable phone, excellent 50MP 23mm OIS main + 64MP 70mm OIS telephoto + 50MP 13mm ultrawide (all PDAF) setup, 2 20MP 21mm selfie cameras, good video recording, extensive list of AI and other features in MagicOS with 7 years of OS updates, multi window desktop replacement with very fast USB-C 3.1 with Display Port and OTG, stylus support on both screens,
CONs
the inner screen has sub-1200nits brightness, no AF on selfie cameras (but you'll probably use the main camera for selfies on a foldable), no expandable memory, no stylus included in the box
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra
72.8mm (2.87in) · Jul 22, 2026 · FOLD · Rank #21
13+11+13+12+9+5+4+0+5+5 = 77
FOLD* TOP Selfie* TOP Software* TOP Desktop Replacement
EDITORIAL: After years of refusing Samsung finally adopted a Silicone Carbon anode tech and the new Z Fold Ultra gets a competitive 5000mAh size battery at last. Along with processor, faster charging, pixel denser screen and a better ultrawide that is where the upgrades end. Still, this phone that re-invented foldables 8 years ago is a flagship affair with excellent software implementation, features and very long OS support.
PROs
slightly smaller despite bigger battery, fast SD 8 Elite Gen 5 with UFS 4.0 performance, >30hr endurance from a 5000mAh Si-C battery with 60min 45W (20W wireless) charging, 2 >1400nits >420ppi 120Hz LTPO AMOLED screens with HDR10+, (submersible) IP48 protection, reliable images from the 200MP 23mm OIS PDAF main + 50MP 13mm PDAF ultrawide, good video recording, feature rich OneUI with 7 years of OS updates, market leading desktop replacement feature, fast USB-C 3.2 port with OTG, global sales and support network
CONs
still lags behind competition in battery autonomy, average 10MP 69mm OIS PDAF telephoto performance, 2 average 10MP selfies with no AF, no expandable memory, Samsung's persistent (Apple-like) effort to lock it's customers into an restrictive ecosystem, poor sounding stereo setup
Both phones here were scored by me, using the same ten categories, with no ads, sponsorships, or manufacturer relationships — this comparison is as objective and honest as it gets.
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