Honor 7C vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
The Honor 7C (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 450, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $170 and $1999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads — 71/100 vs 18/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,382,020 vs 176,718); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 7C doesn't; the Honor 7C is noticeably lighter (164g vs 215g).
Honor 7C
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Lighter: 164g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $170 vs $1999
- Better portability (83/100 vs 44/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3382020 vs 176718
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 301
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 831
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 13/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Honor 7C vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 53 points higher (71/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (96/100 vs 13/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (50/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (52/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Honor 7C — 6/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 46/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Honor 7C (96/100 vs 13/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Honor 7C (79/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Honor 7C (50/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Honor 7C (52/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 7C significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (83/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Honor 7C | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 176718 | 3382020 | |
| Geekbench Single | 301 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 831 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | — | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 158.3×76.7×7.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 164 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $170 | $1999 |
Honor 7C
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Honor 7C
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 7C
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Honor 7C and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads Honor 7C by 94.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $1829. Honor 7C was $1829 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Honor 7C (96/100 vs 13/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Honor 7C (79/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Honor 7C (50/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Honor 7C (52/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 7C significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (83/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Honor 7C or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Honor 7C by 53 points (71/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 7C and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Honor 7C has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 7C or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on camera score (50/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 7C or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (96/100 vs 13/100).
Should you choose the Honor 7C over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Honor 7C is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.