Honor Play vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
The Honor Play (2018) runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 970, 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 31/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 has the bigger battery (4300 mAh vs 3750); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,113,347 vs 470,805); the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
What makes Honor Play better?
- Lighter: 176g vs 180g
- Overall rating 31/100
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3113347 vs 470805
- Better Geekbench Single: 3235 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10904 vs 1617
- Bigger battery: 4300 vs 3750 mAh
- Faster charging: 25W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (37/100 vs 16/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 58/100)
- Better portability (80/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 scores 35 points higher (66/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads (93/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads (35/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads (37/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play (93/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 notably outperforms the Honor Play (80/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 notably outperforms the Honor Play (35/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 notably outperforms the Honor Play (37/100 vs 16/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 and the Honor Play are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Hisilicon Kirin 970 | Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 470805 | 3113347 | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | 3235 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1617 | 10904 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.9" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3750 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 (Oreo); EMUI 8.2 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 157.9×74.3×7.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 176 g | 180 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1099 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play
- Main: 16MP f/2.2
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Honor Play
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
- 6.9" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play
- 3750 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads Honor Play by 84.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Play
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play (93/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 notably outperforms the Honor Play (80/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 notably outperforms the Honor Play (35/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 notably outperforms the Honor Play (37/100 vs 16/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 and the Honor Play are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play by 35 points (66/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Honor Play has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads on camera score (35/100 vs 14/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads on performance (93/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play over the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.