Honor 9S vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
The Honor 9S (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 — 75/100 vs 18/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 has the bigger battery (4400 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 8 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is faster in AnTuTu (3,065,623 vs 177,554); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9S doesn't; the Honor 9S is noticeably lighter (144g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9S
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
What makes Honor 9S better?
- Lighter: 144g vs 215g
- Better portability (79/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3065623 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 2910 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9174 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 4400 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 8MP
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (76/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (39/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (78/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 9S vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 scores 57 points higher (75/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads (91/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads (76/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads (39/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (91/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (76/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the Honor 9S (39/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9S is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 9S | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 3065623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 2910 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 9174 | |
| Display | 5.5" | 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 720x1440 | 2184x1968 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 4400 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 145 | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10; Magic UI 3.1, no Google Play Services | Android 16 / One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 146.5×70.9×8.4 mm | 158.4×143.2×4.2 mm | |
| Weight | 144 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1999 |
Camera comparison
Honor 9S
- Main: 8MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Honor 9S
- 5.5"
- Resolution: 720x1440
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2184x1968
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 9S
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 9S and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads Honor 9S by 94.2% 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 Fold7 significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (91/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (78/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (76/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the Honor 9S (39/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9S is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9S or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Honor 9S by 57 points (75/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9S and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Honor 9S has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9S or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads on camera score (76/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9S or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads on performance (91/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9S over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.