Honor 9A vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
The Honor 9A (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, 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 26/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 9A has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 156,818); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9A doesn't; the Honor 9A is noticeably lighter (185g vs 215g).
Honor 9A
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4400 mAh
- Lighter: 185g vs 215g
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 39/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 156818
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 723
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 8/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (78/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the Honor 9A vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 scores 43 points higher (69/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads (92/100 vs 8/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads (52/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 9A leads (66/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (92/100 vs 8/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (52/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 9A notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (66/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a bit better (66/100 vs 57/100).
| Specification | Honor 9A | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 156818 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2 | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4400 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10; Magic UI 3.1, no Google Play Services | Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 159.1×74.1×9.0 mm | 158.4×143.2×4.2 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Honor 9A
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Honor 9A
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 9A
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Honor 9A and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads Honor 9A by 95.0% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (92/100 vs 8/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (78/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (52/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 9A notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (66/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a bit better (66/100 vs 57/100).
Which is better: the Honor 9A or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Honor 9A by 43 points (69/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9A and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Honor 9A has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 — 69/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9A 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 9A or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads on performance (92/100 vs 8/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9A over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Honor 9A is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.