Honor 90 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
The Honor 90 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 Accelerated Edition, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $400 and $1999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads — 73/100 vs 61/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 90 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,382,020 vs 912,649); the Honor 90 is noticeably lighter (183g vs 201g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 90
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
What makes Honor 90 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 183g vs 201g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $1999
- Better camera (59/100 vs 50/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3382020 vs 912649
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1110
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3067
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 57/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 71/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 90 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 12 points higher (73/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (96/100 vs 57/100). Value score: Honor 90 — 50/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 54/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Honor 90 (96/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Honor 90 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 90 is a bit better (59/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 90 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Honor 90 are nearly equal (74/100 vs 71/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 90 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 Accelerated Edition | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 912649 | 3382020 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1110 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3067 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2664x1200 | 1828x2448 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 122 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 17 / One UI 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×74.1×7.8 mm | 123.9×161.4×4.5 mm | |
| Weight | 183 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | $400 | $1999 |
Camera comparison
Honor 90
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Honor 90
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2664x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1828x2448
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 90
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 90 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads Honor 90 by 73.0% 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 Fold8 significantly outperforms the Honor 90 (96/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor 90 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 90 is a bit better (59/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 90 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Honor 90 are nearly equal (74/100 vs 71/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 90 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is noticeably better than the Honor 90 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Honor 90 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Honor 90 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 90 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Honor 90 leads on camera score (59/100 vs 50/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 90 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (96/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Honor 90 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.