Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra vs Honor Magic V5

Verdict

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra scores higher on the OH Rank (77 vs 70), winning 5 of 10 categories including Performance and Battery. Honor Magic V5 is 1.5mm 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

Category

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra

72.8mm (2.87in) · Jul 22, 2026 · Rank #21

Honor Magic V5

74.3mm (2.93in) · Jul 2025 · Rank #85
Performance /15
13
11
Battery /15
11
8
Screen /15
13
11
IP Protection /15
12
12
Main Camera /15
9
12
Selfie /5
5
3
Video /5
4
3
SD Memory /5
0
0
Software /5
5
5
Desktop Replacement /5
5
5
TOTAL
77
70
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
Honor Magic V5
74.3mm (2.93in) · Jul 2025 · FOLD · Rank #85
11+8+11+12+12+3+3+0+5+5 = 70
FOLDFLY* TOP Desktop Replacement* TOP Software

EDITORIAL: Honor skipped the V4 iteration and put out Magic V5 - the thinnest FOLD phone in the world. At 8.8mm total thickness, the USB-C port barely fits in and to make future foldables any thinner, the device would have to drop the USB port altogether. Honor also dust protection, increased water resistance, put in a bigger battery and improved the back cameras. A great upgrade overall.

PROs
2025 thinnest foldable, 217g light and very strong build, fast SD 8 Elite with UFS4.0 performance, 24hr endurance from 5820mAh Si-C battery with sub-1hr 66W charging (50W wireless), >400ppi LTPO AMOLED screens with Dolby Vision, IP59 dust and water protection, great pics from 50MP OIS PDAF main + 64MP periscope tele + 50MP AF ultrawide, 7 years of OS updates, desktop replacement feature, fast USB-C 3.1 with Display Port tech
CONs
only a day of battery life, no AF on either 20MP selfie nor on the periscope tele (!), no SDmemory slot

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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