Honor Play 9A vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
The Honor Play 9A (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, 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 — 65/100 vs 11/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play 9A has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 199,111); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 9A doesn't; the Honor Play 9A is noticeably lighter (185g vs 215g).
Honor Play 9A
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Lighter: 185g vs 215g
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 31/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 0/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 828
- Faster charging: 45W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (45/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (40/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 9A vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 54 points higher (65/100 vs 11/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (45/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Play 9A leads (55/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (45/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Honor Play 9A are nearly equal (40/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play 9A significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (68/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Play 9A significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (55/100 vs 0/100).
| Specification | Honor Play 9A | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 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 | |
| Price | — | $1999 |
Honor Play 9A
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Honor Play 9A
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play 9A
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Honor Play 9A and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads Honor Play 9A by 95.0% in our overall performance rating.
Honor Play 9A
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (92/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (45/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Honor Play 9A are nearly equal (40/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play 9A significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (68/100 vs 31/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor Play 9A significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (55/100 vs 0/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play 9A or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A by 54 points (65/100 vs 11/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 9A and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Honor Play 9A has a MobileRank rating of 11/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 9A or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on camera score (45/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 9A or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 9A over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Honor Play 9A is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.