Honor 90 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
The Honor 90 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 Accelerated Edition, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $400 and $2199. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads — 78/100 vs 61/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,453,998 vs 912,649); the Honor 90 is noticeably lighter (183g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 90
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
What makes Honor 90 better?
- Faster charging: 66W vs 60W
- Lighter: 183g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $2199
- Better display (83/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3453998 vs 912649
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1110
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3067
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 59/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 90 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra scores 17 points higher (78/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 57/100). Value score: Honor 90 — 50/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — 64/100; 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 Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 90 (96/100 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 Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (67/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 90 is a bit better (71/100 vs 66/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 90 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 Accelerated Edition | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 912649 | 3453998 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1110 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3067 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2664x1200 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 122 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 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 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×74.1×7.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 183 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $400 | $2199 |
Camera comparison
Honor 90
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Honor 90
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2664x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 90
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 90 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads Honor 90 by 73.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1799. Honor 90 was $1799 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 90 (96/100 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 Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (67/100 vs 59/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 53/100).
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 Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is noticeably better than the Honor 90 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Honor 90 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Honor 90 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — 78/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 90 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on camera score (67/100 vs 59/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 90 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Honor 90 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.