Honor 9S vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
The Honor 9S (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (2026) runs on the Exynos 2600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads — 66/100 vs 18/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 has the bigger battery (4300 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,113,347 vs 177,554); the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9S doesn't; the Honor 9S is noticeably lighter (144g vs 180g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9S
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
What makes Honor 9S better?
- Lighter: 144g vs 180g
- Overall rating 18/100
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3113347 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 3235 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10904 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 4300 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (37/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (80/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 9S vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 scores 48 points higher (66/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads (93/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads (37/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (93/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (80/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 notably outperforms the Honor 9S (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 notably outperforms the Honor 9S (37/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 and the Honor 9S are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 9S | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 3113347 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 3235 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 10904 | |
| Display | 5.5" | 6.9" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 720x1440 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 10; Magic UI 3.1, no Google Play Services | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 146.5×70.9×8.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 144 g | 180 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1099 |
Camera comparison
Honor 9S
- Main: 8MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Honor 9S
- 5.5"
- Resolution: 720x1440
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
- 6.9" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 9S
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 9S and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads Honor 9S by 94.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 9S
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (93/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (80/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 notably outperforms the Honor 9S (35/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 notably outperforms the Honor 9S (37/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 and the Honor 9S are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9S or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 significantly outperforms the Honor 9S by 48 points (66/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9S and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Honor 9S has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9S or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads on camera score (35/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9S or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads on performance (93/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9S over the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.