Honor Play 3e vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
The Honor Play 3e (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads — 75/100 vs 18/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 has the bigger battery (4400 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is faster in AnTuTu (3,065,623 vs 156,818); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 3e doesn't; the Honor Play 3e is noticeably lighter (146g vs 215g).
Honor Play 3e
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
- Lighter: 146g vs 215g
- Better portability (78/100 vs 66/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3065623 vs 156818
- Better Geekbench Single: 2910 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9174 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 4400 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 8/100)
- Better camera (76/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (39/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (78/100 vs 42/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 3e vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 scores 57 points higher (75/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads (91/100 vs 8/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads (76/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads (39/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (91/100 vs 8/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (78/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (76/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 notably outperforms the Honor Play 3e (39/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 3e is a bit better (78/100 vs 66/100).
| Specification | Honor Play 3e | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 156818 | 3065623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 2910 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 9174 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 720x1520 | 2184x1968 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 4400 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 145 | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9.1 | Android 16 / One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 147.1×70.8×8.5 mm | 158.4×143.2×4.2 mm | |
| Weight | 146 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1999 |
Honor Play 3e
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Honor Play 3e
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1520
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
- 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2184x1968
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play 3e
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Honor Play 3e and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads Honor Play 3e by 94.9% in our overall performance rating.
Honor Play 3e
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (91/100 vs 8/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (78/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (76/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 notably outperforms the Honor Play 3e (39/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 3e is a bit better (78/100 vs 66/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play 3e or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e by 57 points (75/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 3e and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7?
The Honor Play 3e has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 3e or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads on camera score (76/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 3e or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads on performance (91/100 vs 8/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 3e over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7?
The Honor Play 3e is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.