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Reviewers rate the Honor Magic V6 slightly higher: 82 against 81 for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8.
Some disagreement · 11 reviews
Suits buyers wanting a slim, durable big-screen foldable with excellent battery life and strong cameras. Trade-offs are cluttered software, a visible crease, high price versus the Magic V5, and limited availability outside China or by import.
Reviewers agree · 17 reviews
Suits buyers who want a light, pocketable book-style foldable and value a wide 4:3 screen for video and reading. Trade-offs are the high price, no telephoto camera, and weak dust protection.
| Measure | Honor Magic V6 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Consensus score | 82 | 81 |
| display | 85 | 90 |
| design | 95 | 90 |
| value | 60 | 60 |
Category scores are averages of the category marks publishers print, out of 100. The higher figure in each row is in bold.
9 publications have scored both phones. 3 scored the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 higher, 2 the Honor Magic V6.
| Spec | Honor Magic V6 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Released | June 2026 | July 2026 |
| Launch price (USD) | $1,930 | $1,900 |
| Launch price (UK) | £2,000 | £1,699 |
| Launch price (Europe) | €1,700 | €1,999 |
| Form factor | Foldable (book) | Foldable (book) |
| OS | Android | Android |
| Display | 8″ | 7.6″ |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Telephoto lens | Yes | No |
| Battery | 6,660 mAh | 4,800 mAh |
| Wired charging | 80 W | 45 W |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy |
| Base storage | 512 GB | 256 GB |
| Weight | 219 g | 201 g |
| Water resistance | IP69 | IP48 |
| Software updates | 7 years | 7 years |
Specs come from the reviews' own spec boxes. Prices are launch prices of the base model.