Honor Play 9A vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
The Honor Play 9A (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (2026) runs on the Exynos 2600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads — 66/100 vs 25/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play 9A has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,113,347 vs 199,111); the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 9A doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 9A
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
What makes Honor Play 9A better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4300 mAh
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 37/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3113347 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 3235 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10904 vs 828
- Faster charging: 25W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 180g vs 185g
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (80/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 9A vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 scores 41 points higher (66/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads (93/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (93/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (80/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 notably outperforms the Honor Play 9A (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 9A is a bit better (43/100 vs 37/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 notably outperforms the Honor Play 9A (80/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 9A | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 3113347 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 3235 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 10904 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.9" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 10.0 (AOSP + HMS); Magic UI 3.0 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 159.1×74.1×9.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 185 g | 180 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1099 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 9A
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 9A
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
- 6.9" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 9A
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 9A and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads Honor Play 9A by 93.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Play 9A
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (93/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (80/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 notably outperforms the Honor Play 9A (35/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 9A is a bit better (43/100 vs 37/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 notably outperforms the Honor Play 9A (80/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 9A or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A by 41 points (66/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 9A and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Honor Play 9A has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 9A or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads on camera score (35/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 9A or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads on performance (93/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 9A over the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.