Honor Play 9A vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
The Honor Play 9A (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, 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 — 78/100 vs 25/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,453,998 vs 199,111); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 9A doesn't; the Honor Play 9A is noticeably lighter (185g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 9A
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
What makes Honor Play 9A better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 215g
- Overall rating 25/100
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3453998 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 828
- Faster charging: 60W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (78/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 9A vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra scores 53 points higher (78/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (67/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (96/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (67/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Play 9A (61/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (66/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 9A | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 3453998 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10.0 (AOSP + HMS); Magic UI 3.0 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 159.1×74.1×9.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 185 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $2199 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 9A
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 9A
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 9A
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 9A and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads Honor Play 9A by 94.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Play 9A
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (96/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (78/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (67/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Play 9A (61/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (66/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 9A or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A by 53 points (78/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 9A and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Honor Play 9A has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — 78/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 9A or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on camera score (67/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 9A or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 9A over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.