Honor 9 Lite vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
The Honor 9 Lite (2017) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 659, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads — 69/100 vs 15/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 has the bigger battery (4400 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 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 Fold7
- Lighter: 149g vs 215g
- Better portability (88/100 vs 66/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 215
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 810
- Bigger battery: 4400 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (52/100 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 Fold7, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 scores 54 points higher (69/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads (92/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads (52/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads (39/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (92/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (52/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 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 Fold7 (88/100 vs 66/100).
| Specification | Honor 9 Lite | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 659 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 215 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 810 | 9494 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2 | |
| Resolution | — | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 4400 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W | |
| 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, up to 7 major Android upgrades, 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 | — |
Honor 9 Lite
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- 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 Fold7
- 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 9 Lite
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (92/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (78/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (52/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 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 Fold7 (88/100 vs 66/100).
Which is better: the Honor 9 Lite or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite by 54 points (69/100 vs 15/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9 Lite and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Honor 9 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 15/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 — 69/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9 Lite or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads on camera score (52/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9 Lite or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads on performance (92/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9 Lite over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Honor 9 Lite is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.