Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 vs Honor Magic V4: 2025's Top Foldables Compared
MKBHD's 2025 Best Foldable winner (Z Fold 7) and runner-up (Honor Magic V4) compared head-to-head. Both are excellent book-style folds with the most refined hinges in the category. Honor wins on hardware specs; Samsung wins on software ecosystem and US support.
Updated · Verdict based on MKBHD Smartphone Awards results and spec analysis.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
Samsung · 2025 · From $1899
Honor Magic V4
Honor · 2025 · From $1699
Round wins
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7: 4 · Honor Magic V4: 1 ·Ties: 4
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 | Honor Magic V4 |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 7.9-inch inner AMOLED, 6.5-inch outer AMOLED, 120Hz | 7.92-inch inner OLED, 6.43-inch outer OLED, 120Hz |
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| RAM | 12GB | 16GB |
| Camera | 50MP main + 12MP ultrawide + 10MP 3x telephoto | 50MP main + 40MP ultrawide + 50MP 3x telephoto |
| Battery | 4,400 mAh | 5,150 mAh |
| OS | Android 15 (One UI 7) | Android 15 (MagicOS 9) |
| Starting price | $1899 | $1699 |
| Released | 2025 | 2025 |
Round-by-round breakdown
Hinge & build
Winner: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7Z Fold 7 has the most refined hinge in the industry — 7 generations in. Magic V4 is excellent but less proven over time.
Inner display
TieBoth excellent — Z Fold 7 is brighter; Magic V4 is wider aspect ratio. Pick on usage preference.
Outer display
TieBoth ~6.5-inch traditional aspect-ratio outer displays. Roughly equivalent.
Performance
TieSame Snapdragon 8 Elite. Functionally identical.
Camera
TieBoth have triple-camera arrays with periscope telephoto. Image quality is similar; Honor's color science is bolder, Samsung's is more neutral.
Software for folding
Winner: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7Samsung has the most mature foldable-specific software (split-screen, app continuity, Flex Mode). Honor's MagicOS is newer to the category.
AI features
Winner: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7Galaxy AI is broader and more deeply integrated than Honor's AI features. The gap is meaningful in 2026.
Software updates
Winner: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7Z Fold 7: 7 years of major Android updates. Magic V4: 4 years. Big gap on long-term value.
Price & availability
Winner: Honor Magic V4Honor Magic V4 typically launches $200–$300 below the Z Fold 7 in markets where it's sold. Samsung is more expensive but available everywhere.
Final verdict
Buy the Galaxy Z Fold 7 unless you live in a market where Honor has strong distribution and software support. Samsung's hinge has 7 generations of refinement, the software ecosystem for foldables is the most mature, and the 7-year update commitment is unmatched. Honor Magic V4 is the better hardware deal but trades it away on software polish and support.
Frequently Asked Questions
Z Fold 7 or Honor Magic V4: which is the better foldable?
Z Fold 7 — winner of MKBHD's 2025 Best Foldable. More mature hinge, broader software ecosystem, and 7-year update commitment. Magic V4 is the runner-up and is excellent hardware but loses on long-term support.
Is the Honor Magic V4 available in the US?
Limited US availability — Honor sells the Magic V4 in some markets but not through major US carriers. You'll likely need to import. We don't recommend the V4 for US buyers unless you specifically want its hardware.
Which has the slimmer body, Z Fold 7 or Magic V4?
Honor Magic V4 is slightly slimmer when folded. Z Fold 7 closed the gap significantly with its 7th-gen design. Both are dramatically slimmer than 2022-era folds.