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Honor Magic V6 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8

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HonorMagic V6SamsungGalaxy Z Fold8
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2026August 2026
Display
Main screen7.95″7.6″
Resolution2352 × 21722448 × 1848
Sharpness403 pixels per inch404 pixels per inch
PanelLTPO OLEDLTPO OLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness5,000 nits3,000 nits
Cover screen6.52″, 2420 × 1080, 120 Hz5.5″, 1972 × 1248, 120 Hz
Display typeFoldable inner OLED and external OLED; both LTPO with adaptive 1–120 Hz refresh and 1.07 billion coloursDynamic AMOLED 2X, QXGA+, 16M colours, 4:3 aspect ratio; 120 Hz adaptive refresh rate (1–120 Hz)
Pixel density–403 ppi (main screen); 428 ppi (cover screen)
Brightness detailInner HDR peak 5,000 nits and global peak 1,300 nits; cover HDR peak 6,000 nits and global peak 2,000 nitsUp to 3,000 nits on both the main and cover screens
Always-on displaySupported on both displays–
Screen protectionHONOR Super Armored Inner Screen with reinforced UTG; HONOR Anti-scratch NanoCrystal Shield on the coverCorning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3 on the cover screen; two Flex Titanium layers under the main screen
Display featuresBoth displays support a stylus; 4,320 Hz PWM dimming, AI defocus, dynamic dimming, Circadian Night Display and Natural Tone DisplayVision booster; low-reflection finish on the main screen
Cover screen6.52-inch LTPO OLED with 1–120 Hz refresh and stylus support5.5-inch WUXGA+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 10:16 aspect ratio, 428 ppi, 120 Hz adaptive refresh rate (1–120 Hz), Vision booster
Performance
ChipQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy
Memory16 GB12 GB – 16 GB
Storage512 GB256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB
CPUOcta-core, two prime cores at 4.6 GHz and six performance cores at 3.62 GHz; 3 nm process confirmed by maker launch noticeOcta-core (4.74 GHz, 3.6 GHz)
GPUQualcomm Adreno 840–
Storage typeUK 16 GB/512 GB; LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.1 storage confirmed by maker launch notice–
Cameras
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Ultra wide camera50 MP50 MP
Telephoto camera64 MPNone
Optical zoom3×None
Front camera20 MP10 MP
Main camera50 MP, f/1.6 and OIS50 MP wide, F1.8, 1.0 μm pixels, 85° field of view, Dual Pixel AF, OIS
Ultra wide camera50 MP and f/2.250 MP, F1.9, 0.7 μm pixels, 120° field of view, Quad Pixel AF
Telephoto camera64 MP periscope, f/2.5, OIS, 3× optical zoom and 1/2-inch sensor; maker CIPA 6.5 stabilisation rating applies to telephoto–
Front camera20 MP f/2.2 on each display10 MP cover-screen selfie camera (F2.2, 1.12 μm, 85° field of view); 10 MP main-screen camera (F2.2, 1.12 μm, 100° field of view)
Zoom3× optical and up to 100× digital zoom2x optical-quality zoom (Adaptive Pixel sensor); digital zoom up to 10x
Video recordingUp to 3840×2160, with EIS and OISUp to 8K (7680 × 4320) at 30 fps; slow motion at 240 fps (FHD) and 120 fps (FHD and UHD)
Front videoUp to 3840×2160–
Camera featuresAI Enhanced Portrait, stage mode, HD Super Burst, smart focus, multi-video, high-resolution, time-lapse, night, macro, pro, slow motion, panorama, document scanning, light painting, HDR, Magic Color, Magic Pose and AI Enhanced NightProVisual Engine; Nightography; Dual Recording; My FanCam
Battery and charging
Battery6,660 mAh4,800 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)–Up to 26 hours
Wired chargingUp to 80 WUp to 45 W
Wireless chargingUp to 66 WUp to 20 W
Battery life detailUK silicon-carbon lithium-polymer battery, 6,660 mAh typical and 6,510 mAh rated; maker states 25% silicon content and 921 Wh/L energy densityDual battery; rated capacity 4,660 mAh; at least 1,200 charge cycles; EU energy class A
Wired charging80 W HONOR SuperCharge at up to 20 V/4 A with a compatible original chargerUp to 63% in around 30 minutes with a 45 W adapter and 3 A USB-C cable (adapter sold separately)
Wireless charging66 W Wireless HONOR SuperCharge with a separately purchased compatible chargerFast Wireless Charging at 20 W (WPC)
Charges other devicesWireless reverse charging supported; USB OTG reverse supply up to 5 V/1.5 AWireless PowerShare
Design
TypeFoldableFoldable
Weight219 g201 g
Thickness8.75 mm9.7 mm
Height × width156.7 × 74.5 mm123.9 × 81.9 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP68IP48
StylusYesNo
Size unfoldedWhite model 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm; other colours 156.7×145.6×4.1 mm. Folded white model is 8.75 mm and 219 g; other colours are 9.0 mm and 224 g. Maker overview excludes inner protective film and raised camera from the thinness/weight claim.123.9 × 161.4 × 4.5 mm (thickness excludes the main-screen frame)
Materials–Armor Aluminum frame; Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 back; Armor FlexHinge
ColoursRed, Gold, White and BlackGraphite, Cream, Lavender; Pistachio (Samsung.com only)
Water resistance detailIP68 and IP69 under IEC 60529; resistance can decrease with wearIP48, tested for submersion in up to 1.5 m of fresh water for up to 30 minutes; not advised for beach or pool use
BiometricsFingerprint sensor and face unlockFingerprint sensor
SensorsGravity, infrared, Hall, fingerprint, gyroscope, compass, barometer, acceleration, ambient light and proximity sensorsAccelerometer, barometer, fingerprint sensor, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, light sensor, proximity sensor
SpeakersStereo speakers with HONOR SoundStereo speakers
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchMagicOS 10 based on Android 16One UI 9 (Android 17)
Software updates–Up to 7 OS upgrades and security updates; security updates until 31 July 2033 (UK)
AI featuresAI Meeting Agent, Fast-Flex, multi-window tools, HONOR Docs and Notes, Gemini, writing and translation tools, deepfake detection and AI photo editing; feature availability and OTA delivery varyGalaxy AI, including Now Brief, Now Nudge and Photo Assist; Gemini, including Gemini Notebook
In the boxPhone, USB-C cable, quick-start guide, SIM tool, pre-attached inner protective film, warranty card and PU case; contents depend on market–
Connectivity
Satellite messaging–Yes
Mobile network5G NR, LTE TDD/FDD, WCDMA and GSM; HONOR C1+ RF-enhancement chip5G Sub6 (FDD, TDD, SDL); 4G LTE (FDD, TDD); 3G WCDMA; 2G GSM
SIMDual SIM, SIM plus eSIM or dual eSIM; eSIM availability depends on country and carrierNano-SIM and eSIM, or dual eSIM
Wi-Fi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, 2×2 MIMO, 2.4/5/6 GHz, hotspot and Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 7 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be), 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz, EHT320, MIMO, 4096-QAM
BluetoothBluetooth 6.0, BLE, LE Audio, Auracast, SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LC3, LHDC 3/4/5, ASHA and LE Audio hearing-aid supportBluetooth 6.0
Ultra Wideband–Yes
NFCReader/writer and card emulation through HCE or SIM1Yes
Satellite features–Works with O2 Satellite in the UK (texts, supported apps, maps and location sharing where O2 has no signal; not emergency calls)
USBUSB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG and USB-C audio; supplied cable is USB 2.0USB Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1
PositioningGPS L1/L5, GLONASS G1, BeiDou B1I/B1C/B2a/B2b, Galileo E1/E5a/E5b, QZSS L1/L5, NavIC L1/L5 and A-GNSS; cellular and Wi-Fi positioningGPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS

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