Honor Play 40 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
The Honor Play 40 Plus (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads — 79/100 vs 41/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play 40 Plus has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 515,647); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 40 Plus doesn't; the Honor Play 40 Plus is noticeably lighter (196g vs 215g).
Honor Play 40 Plus
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 196g vs 215g
- Overall rating 41/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 688
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1794
- Faster charging: 60W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (78/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 59/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 40 Plus vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra scores 38 points higher (79/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (67/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (67/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (66/100 vs 59/100).
| Specification | Honor Play 40 Plus | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 515647 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 688 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1794 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" TFT LCD | 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 167.5×76.9×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 196 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $2199 |
Honor Play 40 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Honor Play 40 Plus
- 6.7" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play 40 Plus
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
We compared Honor Play 40 Plus and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads Honor Play 40 Plus by 86.9% in our overall performance rating.
Honor Play 40 Plus
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (98/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (78/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (67/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (66/100 vs 59/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play 40 Plus or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus by 38 points (79/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 40 Plus and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Honor Play 40 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — 79/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 40 Plus or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on camera score (67/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 40 Plus or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 40 Plus over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Honor Play 40 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.