Honor 9 Lite vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
The Honor 9 Lite (2017) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 659, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $200 and $1999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads — 75/100 vs 15/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 has the bigger battery (4400 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9 Lite doesn't; the Honor 9 Lite is noticeably lighter (149g vs 215g).
Honor 9 Lite
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
- Lighter: 149g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $1999
- Better portability (88/100 vs 66/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 2910 vs 215
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9174 vs 810
- Bigger battery: 4400 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (76/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (39/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (78/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Honor 9 Lite vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 scores 60 points higher (75/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads (91/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads (76/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads (39/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Honor 9 Lite — 0/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 — 54/100; 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 Fold 7 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (91/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (76/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 notably outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (39/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9 Lite notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (88/100 vs 66/100).
| Specification | Honor 9 Lite | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 659 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3065623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 215 | 2910 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 810 | 9174 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | — | 2184x1968 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 4400 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 145 | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 / One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×71.9×7.6 mm | 158.4×143.2×4.2 mm | |
| Weight | 149 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | $1999 |
Honor 9 Lite
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Honor 9 Lite
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
- 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2184x1968
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 9 Lite
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Launch price difference: $1799. Honor 9 Lite was $1799 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (91/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (78/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (76/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 notably outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (39/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9 Lite notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (88/100 vs 66/100).
Which is better: the Honor 9 Lite or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite by 60 points (75/100 vs 15/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9 Lite and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7?
The Honor 9 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 15/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9 Lite or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads on camera score (76/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9 Lite or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads on performance (91/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9 Lite over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7?
The Honor 9 Lite is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.