Honor Play 3e vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
The Honor Play 3e (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads — 72/100 vs 18/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 156,818); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 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 Fold8
- Lighter: 146g vs 215g
- Better portability (78/100 vs 44/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 156818
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 8/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 42/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 3e vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 54 points higher (72/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (98/100 vs 8/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (50/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (52/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (98/100 vs 8/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (79/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (50/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (52/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 3e significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (78/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Honor Play 3e | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 156818 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 11033 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 720x1520 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 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 8.5 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 147.1×70.8×8.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 146 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1999 |
Honor Play 3e
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Honor Play 3e
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1520
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play 3e
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Honor Play 3e and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads Honor Play 3e by 96.0% in our overall performance rating.
Honor Play 3e
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (98/100 vs 8/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (79/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (50/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (52/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 3e significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (78/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play 3e or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e by 54 points (72/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 3e and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Honor Play 3e has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 3e or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on camera score (50/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 3e or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 8/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 3e over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Honor Play 3e is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.