Huawei pioneered the wide foldable form factor with the Pura X last year, and now Samsung has entered the arena with the Galaxy Z Fold 8.
Both devices adopt a passport-like shape, but they target different priorities. Here's how they stack up.
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Design and Build
The Galaxy Z Fold 8 weighs just 201g and measures 4.8mm when unfolded, making it lighter and thinner than its predecessor.
Its IP48 rating offers dust and water resistance.
Huawei's Pura X Max is slightly heavier at 229g and thicker at 5.2mm unfolded, with an IP59 rating.
The extra heft may cause fatigue during prolonged use.
Winner: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 for portability and ergonomics.
Display Performance
Samsung's 7.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X main screen has a 4:3 aspect ratio, 120Hz refresh rate, and 3,000 nits peak brightness.
The 5.5-inch cover screen also runs at 120Hz.
Huawei offers a 7.7-inch LTPO OLED inner panel with a 16:10 aspect ratio and 1,440Hz PWM dimming for eye comfort.
The 5.4-inch outer panel uses Kunlun Glass 2.
The 16:10 ratio on the Pura X Max reduces black bars during video playback, and the high-frequency PWM dimming is gentler on eyes in low light.
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Winner: Huawei Pura X Max for media consumption.
Performance and Software
The Galaxy Z Fold 8 is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy, paired with One UI 9 based on Android 17.
Samsung promises seven years of OS and security updates.
Huawei uses the Kirin 9030 Pro processor with HarmonyOS 6.1. While smooth, the lack of Google Play Services limits app availability for international users.
Winner: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 for raw power and global software support.
Battery and Charging
Samsung packs a 4,800mAh silicon-carbon battery with 45W wired and 20W wireless charging.
Huawei's 5,300mAh battery supports 66W wired and 50W wireless charging, refilling much faster.
Winner: Huawei Pura X Max for larger capacity and quicker charging.
Camera Systems
The Galaxy Z Fold 8 features a dual rear camera: 50MP main and 50MP ultrawide, but no dedicated telephoto.
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Front cameras are 10MP on both screens.
Huawei equips the Pura X Max with a triple XMAGE setup: 50MP variable aperture main, 50MP periscope telephoto (3.5x optical), and 12.5MP ultrawide.
Dual 8MP front cameras handle selfies.
The periscope lens and variable aperture give Huawei an edge in zoom and portrait photography.
Winner: Huawei Pura X Max for optical versatility.
Price and Availability
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 starts at $1,799 for 12GB+256GB, going up to $2,159 for 16GB+1TB.
Colors include Lavender, Graphite, Cream, and Pistachio.
Huawei Pura X Max is priced from 10,999 Yuan (~$1,625) for 12GB+256GB to 13,999 Yuan (~$2,070) for 16GB+1TB Collector's Edition.
It is primarily sold in China, but available internationally via select retailers like Giztop for $2,199.
Samsung offers universal carrier support and international warranty, while Huawei's global availability is limited.
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Winner: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 for broader availability and warranty.
