Honor Play vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
The Honor Play (2018) runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 970, 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 — 73/100 vs 31/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 3750); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,382,020 vs 470,805); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play doesn't; the Honor Play is noticeably lighter (176g vs 201g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
What makes Honor Play better?
- Lighter: 176g vs 201g
- Better portability (79/100 vs 74/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3382020 vs 470805
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1617
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 3750 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 16/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 42 points higher (73/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (96/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (50/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (52/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play (96/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Honor Play (80/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play (50/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play (52/100 vs 16/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play is a bit better (79/100 vs 74/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Hisilicon Kirin 970 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 470805 | 3382020 | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1617 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1828x2448 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3750 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 (Oreo); EMUI 8.2 | Android 17 / One UI 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 157.9×74.3×7.5 mm | 123.9×161.4×4.5 mm | |
| Weight | 176 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1999 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play
- Main: 16MP f/2.2
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Honor Play
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1828x2448
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play
- 3750 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads Honor Play by 86.1% 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 Fold8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play (96/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Honor Play (80/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play (50/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play (52/100 vs 16/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play is a bit better (79/100 vs 74/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play by 42 points (73/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Honor Play has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on camera score (50/100 vs 14/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (96/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.