Honor Play 8A vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
The Honor Play 8A (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads — 74/100 vs 22/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 199,111); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 8A doesn't; the Honor Play 8A is noticeably lighter (150g vs 201g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 8A
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
What makes Honor Play 8A better?
- Lighter: 150g vs 201g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 74/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 8A vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide scores 52 points higher (74/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads (98/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads (50/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads (52/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (98/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (80/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (50/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (52/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 8A is a bit better (84/100 vs 74/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 8A | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.0" LCD | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 720x1560 | 1828x2448 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 45W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9 | Android 17 / One UI 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 156.3×73.5×8.0 mm | 161.4×123.9×4.5 mm | |
| Weight | 150 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 8A
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 8A
- 6.0" LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1828x2448
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 8A
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 8A and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads Honor Play 8A by 95.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (98/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (80/100 vs 41/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (50/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (52/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 8A is a bit better (84/100 vs 74/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 8A or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A by 52 points (74/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 8A and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Honor Play 8A has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 8A or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads on camera score (50/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 8A or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads on performance (98/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 8A over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a better fit for gamers and power users.