Overview: two foldables, one large canvas
Both the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and the Honor Magic V3 push the idea of a single, expansive screen that can be used for multiple apps at once. In practice, their inner and outer displays deliver similar specs—high refresh rates around 120 Hz, generous resolutions, and large panels that redefine how you interact with content. One practical note from hands-on use is that the Honor’s peak brightness sits slightly lower than Samsung’s. That difference can matter outdoors, but the bigger impact comes from software choices that shape how you actually multitask on the screen day to day.
Honor Magic V3: flexible multitasking with edge access
The Magic V3 leans into multitasking with a split-screen approach on its large interior display. You can place an app on the left half and another on the right half, then drag floating windows on top of them for quick reference or input from other apps. An edge-panel or corner icon menu can be pulled out to switch between apps and to toggle between vertical and horizontal splits. It’s a slick, touch-first workflow that works well for tasks like chatting while browsing or taking notes during a video call.
How it feels in practice
In daily use, switching between apps is snappy and intuitive. The ability to reconfigure how the screen is divided without leaving your current app helps maintain context. The floating windows are lightweight, though they don’t always stay exactly where you want when juggling many apps. Still, for multi-app sessions, the Magic V3 provides a dense, productive canvas that fits in a pocket.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7: the productivity engine, refined
Samsung’s Fold lineage has long prioritized multitasking, and the Z Fold 7 sharpens that focus. A dedicated, always-visible bottom bar appears as soon as you launch an app, offering quick access to app pairs, floating windows, and ready-made workflows. The model also drops stylus support, concentrating on finger input and the on-screen keyboard. While the absence of a pen may matter to some users, the software side remains exceptionally capable: app pairing, windowed apps, and drag-and-drop between windows keep a flow of work uninterrupted.
Working with the two software philosophies
With Google’s influence, Samsung’s multitasking has grown more capable: you can open two apps side by side, add more in floating windows, and save layouts as pairs for quick recall. The bottom-bar design makes it easy to switch between a reading pane, a messaging app, or a reference page, all without diving into the full app switcher. For many users, this approach feels faster and more predictable than toggling an edge menu or managing floating windows within a single large canvas.
Which uses the big screen best?
Based on real-world use, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 offers the more fluid big-screen experience. The bottom-bar workflow, simple app pairing, and reliable floating windows create a smoother productivity path on a foldable display. The Honor Magic V3 remains a strong alternative with a dense, flexible two-app layout and a handy edge-access panel, but Samsung ultimately delivers a more seamless, faster route to multi-app work in daily tasks.
Winner: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
