Honor 90 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
The Honor 90 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 Accelerated Edition, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $400 and $1999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads — 75/100 vs 61/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 90 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4400); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is faster in AnTuTu (3,065,623 vs 912,649); per DXOMark lab testing, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 has the stronger camera (145 vs 122); the Honor 90 is noticeably lighter (183g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 90
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
What makes Honor 90 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 25W
- Lighter: 183g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $1999
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3065623 vs 912649
- Better Geekbench Single: 2910 vs 1110
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9174 vs 3067
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (76/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 90 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 scores 14 points higher (75/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads (91/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads (76/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 90 leads (53/100 vs 39/100). Value score: Honor 90 — 50/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 — 58/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Honor 90 (91/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Honor 90 is a bit better (83/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the Honor 90 (76/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 90 is a bit better (53/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 90 is a bit better (71/100 vs 66/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 90 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 Accelerated Edition | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 912649 | 3065623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1110 | 2910 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3067 | 9174 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2664x1200 | 2184x1968 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4400 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 122 | 145 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 / One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×74.1×7.8 mm | 158.4×143.2×4.2 mm | |
| Weight | 183 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $400 | $1999 |
Camera comparison
Honor 90
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Honor 90
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2664x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2184x1968
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 90
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 90 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads Honor 90 by 70.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1599. Honor 90 was $1599 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Honor 90 (91/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor 90 is a bit better (83/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the Honor 90 (76/100 vs 59/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 90 is a bit better (53/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 90 is a bit better (71/100 vs 66/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 90 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is noticeably better than the Honor 90 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Honor 90 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Honor 90 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 90 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads on camera score (76/100 vs 59/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 90 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads on performance (91/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Honor 90 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.